Taking action to support resident health, safety and well-being is a top and ongoing priority. We work with local partners in the non-profit sector to respond to community needs that include issues identified through Halton’s Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Initiative. Together, we are supporting issues that impact the health, safety and well-being of our community.
The Halton Region Community Investment Fund (HRCIF) is one of our most important tools for achieving this positive impact. It allows us to strengthen and invest in these critical community resources that help meet the needs of the region’s most vulnerable residents.
In 2023, we will invest a total of $4.0 million in programs and initiatives through the HRCIF to address priorities for our community, such as support for youth and families, mental health services, food security and enhanced quality of life for older adults.
A total of 22 new grants have been approved in 2023 so far, including:
- $45,191 to Achēv to provide a range of supports to newcomer women including settlement, employment workshops and wellness activities;
- $212,254 to the Canadian Mental Health Association Halton Region Branch to work collaboratively with the Halton Region Police Service (HRPS) to support vulnerable households through service navigation and mental health support;
- $25,000 to Food4Kids Halton to provide food for children who have limited or no food during weekends;
- $204,317 to the Halton Environmental Network to support community garden programming in Halton Community Housing Corporation communities to improve food security and reduce isolation as well as provide community garden education for organizations supporting vulnerable individuals;
- $125,580 to Radius Child and Youth Services to support staffing for specialized assessment and treatment programs for children, youth and families who have been affected by abuse and/or neglect; and
- $78,733 to The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton to provide navigation for Black students and families, and provide outreach and coordination of educational programs, arts programs and leadership opportunities for youth and older adults.
I encourage our community partners to learn more about funding opportunities through the HRCIF. You can also sign up for email updates to stay up to date on the HRCIF and future funding opportunities.
Thank you to the local HRCIF recipient organizations, and all who applied, for your support and dedication to our community. Working together to support resident health, safety and well-being, we keep Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire.