Enhanced Facilities To Benefit Vulnerable Residents

McGuinty Government Supporting Social Service Agencies, Creating Jobs

Ontario is helping create about 450 jobs across the province by supporting infrastructure projects at local not-for-profit social service organizations.

Access Community Services, a not-for-profit social service organization in Northumberland, will improve their facilities, so they can better serve individuals with disabilities. The province is investing $126,072 to support these projects.

This is part of a $50 million investment over two years to support nearly 1,000 capital projects in communities across the province. These projects will include expansions and renovations that will improve security, accessibility and energy efficiency at eligible social service facilities.

Investing in infrastructure is a critical part of Ontario’s plan to restore growth, save and create jobs in the short term, and build foundations for the future.

“By improving aging facilities and creating local jobs, these investments will go a long way in helping many of Ontario’s most vulnerable children, youth and families.”
-Laurel Broten, Minister of Children and Youth Services

“The best way to improve Ontario’s economy is to invest in our people and our communities. Improving the health and safety, accessibility and energy efficiency of social service agencies creates jobs — and most importantly — hope.”
-Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community and Social Services

“This investment of over $126,000 will help Access Community Services improve their facilities and support vulnerable individuals with disabilities in Northumberland. It will also create more jobs and boost economic growth.” 
-Lou Rinaldi, M.P.P., Northumberland-Quinte West

"Access Community Services is very pleased to receive this funding which will assist us in maintaining the high standards of support and care in our residential homes. We are also very encouraged to see that our goal of energy efficiency is being endorsed." 
- Roberta De La Torre, Executive Director, Access Community Services

QUICK FACTS

§ Investments in infrastructure projects at eligible social service facilities are part of the government’s action plan to stimulate and restore economic growth.
§ Work on these projects will start in early 2010 and will be completed by March 31, 2011.

LEARN MORE

§ Read about Ontario’s investments in infrastructure.

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Contact:
Lou Rinaldi, M.P.P., Northumberland-Quinte West
1-800-263-3980