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Poverty Elimination Strategy Act Annual Report 2024-25
The Poverty Elimination Strategy Act became law in May 2021.
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Seniors Community Meal Grant Application Form
Application form for the 2026 Seniors Community Meal Grants.
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Poverty Elimination Annual Report 2021-2022
The Poverty Elimination Strategy Act became law in May 2021. It is a requirement of the Act that the Government of Prince Edward Island provide an annual report on progress made toward targets to eliminate poverty, food insecurity, and chronic homelessness.
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Senior Islanders of the Year recognized
Five Island seniors have been named Senior Islanders of the Year for their outstanding contributions to our community. The Senior Islanders of the Year awards celebrate the work of Island seniors in such areas as volunteering, artistic achievement, leadership, mentorship...
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Poverty Elimination Annual Report 2022-2023
The Poverty Elimination Strategy Act became law in May 2021. It is a requirement of the Act that the Government of Prince Edward Island provide an annual report on progress made toward targets to eliminate poverty, food insecurity, and chronic homelessness.
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Government invests $7 million into rate increases for social programs and social housing rental rates
Government is making the largest investment in the province’s history into social program benefits to positively impact Island households receiving assistance in several different ways. These changes will come into effect on December 1, 2022. Island households receiving...
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Summerside Youth to Benefit from Project Backpack
A longstanding program in Summerside is making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people in need thanks to continued support from the provincial government. Project Backpack helps support youth and their families by providing weekly backpack deliveries to their...
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Government invests additional $2.7 million to increase social programs rates
Increases to social programs rates will come into effect on March 1, 2024 to expand support and resources to Island households receiving assistance. Islanders receiving Social Assistance or Assured Income benefits will see a five per cent increase to their basic unit rate (BUR)...