Two funding announcements have been announced by Nipissing MPP Vic Fedeli.

The Nipissing District Social Services Administration Board will receive $4,2 million in social services relief funding to help with operating costs for the low-barrier shelter.
He says overall, the Ontario government is providing municipalities and Indigenous community partners with over $241 million to help protect the province’s most vulnerable from COVID-19, including those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Meantime, Hands the Family Help Network is receiving $127,000.
Fedeli says overall the government is providing $24.3 million in targeted investments to hire additional staff, increase access to counselling and therapy, create new programs to help manage stress, depression and anxiety, and address eating disorders facing children and youth.

(photo by station staff)

Filed under: Hands The Family Help Network, MPP Vic Fedeli, Nipissing District Social Services Administration Board