In 2023, Halton Region will invest $4.0 million in programs and services that support critical community resources through the Halton Region Community Investment Fund (HRCIF). The HRCIF provides funding to non-profit human service programs and initiatives that help meet the needs of the region’s most vulnerable residents, including issues identified through the Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Initiative.
“We are proud of our 2023 investment and continuing this important funding initiative,” said Gary Carr, Halton Regional Chair. “These investments in non-profit programs that support resident health, safety and well-being help to strengthen the direct impact these key services have on our community. I would like to thank our local partners and program providers for their ongoing positive impact in Halton.”
The HRCIF provides funding to non-profit human service programs and initiatives that help address priorities within the community. So far in 2023, a total of 22 new grants have been approved that will provide support for programs such as mental health services, food security and enhanced quality of life for older adults. Among these investments are:
- $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.
For more information on the HRCIF and a full list of the programs and services that have received funding, visit the HRCIF webpage on halton.ca.
The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 624,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and planning; paramedic services; waste management; public health; social assistance; children’s and seniors’ services; housing services; heritage programs; emergency management and economic development. For more information, call 311 or visit Halton Region’s website at halton.ca.