Halton Region is investing in more than $316,000 in community safety and well-being initiatives through the Halton Region Community Investment Fund (HRCIF). The investment, which is dedicated to supporting emerging community safety and well-being initiatives in 2019, will be provided to five organizations in Halton:
- Home Suite Hope to develop a pilot project to enhance access to life skills programming for individuals at risk of homelessness.
- Links2Care to identify and support older adults who are isolated or at-risk of isolation.
- Community Development Halton to enhance the Halton Senior Connectors program, which offers information and referrals for older adults.
- Oakville Meals on Wheels to support the agency’s ongoing operations of delivering meals to older adults and preventing isolation.
- Halton Children’s Aid Society (CAS) to create two housing opportunities through the Halton CAS Host Home program.
By supporting these initiatives, we are enhancing how our communities support the health, safety and well-being of our residents. These programs will help address some priority issues in Halton, including homelessness prevention, isolation among older adults and support for youth exiting child welfare services.
A total of nearly $2.7 million in funding (including this $316,000) has been awarded through the HRCIF this year. HRCIF supports a wide range of non-profit health and social service programs and initiatives that enhance the health, safety and well-being of Halton residents.
Halton Region and the Halton Regional Police Service continue to work closely with community partners to address priority issues that affect Halton residents. By collaborating, planning and taking action on these key initiatives together, we are helping to keep Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire.
To learn more about our Community Safety & Well-Being Plan or the Halton Region Community Investment Fund, visit halton.ca.