To help improve food security across Prince Edward Island, 36 community organizations will receive a total of $150,000 in provincial funding. The Community Food Fund, launched in November, supports the purchase of food for services such as food banks, community fridges, food...
Hon. Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: “Each year on December 3, we recognize the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities to celebrate the...
The mailing of monthly social programs cheques, interrupted by the Canada Post strike, has resumed and cheques are now being sent out on schedule. Effective immediately, cheques for the following programs will be mailed directly to clients: Social Assistance AccessAbility...
The provincial government is launching a new initiative to support organizations in addressing food insecurity across Prince Edward Island. The Community Food Fund will provide up to $10,000 in financial assistance to eligible organizations, or individuals partnering with...
For Megan Burnside and Randy Campbell, foster parenting is not only about the positive impact they can have on a child’s life, but also about the meaningful ways that child can enrich their own. A new campaign from the province aims to attract new foster families and respite...
For the past 10 years, Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) has been providing Island parents with practical tools to raise their children in safe, loving and predictable environments. The program has many success stories, thanks to its individualized approach that fits the...
Funding announced today by the province will enhance services for people with mobility challenges, including those living with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities. Spinal Cord Injury Prince Edward Island assists its clients in a variety of ways including advocacy...
For more than three decades John and Geneva MacDonald have opened their doors to vulnerable children, and today they were recognized for their exceptional efforts. Since 1990 the MacDonalds, who live in Milburn just outside Morell, have welcomed 110 children in need of care into...
Islanders with intellectual disabilities will benefit from funding announced today that will enhance access to vocational and life skills training as well as life enrichment and support services delivered through Tremploy. Founded in 1969, Tremploy is a nonprofit organization...
Ten PEI residents were recognized today – on the International Day of Older Adults – for their outstanding contributions to the province at the Senior Islander of the Year Award ceremony. The Senior Islander of the Year Award was created to celebrate the many contributions of...