Halton Region works with local partners to provide programs and services that support resident health, safety and well-being in our community. The Halton Region Community Investment Fund (HRCIF) is one of our most important tools for achieving this positive impact, as it allows us to strengthen and invest in these critical community resources.

The HRCIF provides funding to human service programs and initiatives that help meet the needs of the region’s most vulnerable residents. In 2022, we will invest a total of $3.75 million through the HRCIF to address priorities for our community, such as support for housing, mental health services, food security and enhanced quality of life for older adults.

A total of 43 new grants have been approved in 2022 so far, including:

• $118,984 over two years for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton and Hamilton (external link) to provide cultural mentoring to support vulnerable and racialized youth aged 12 to 17 to promote inclusion and reduce risk.
• $503,080 over two years for Community Living North Halton (external link) to provide emergency housing for individuals with developmental disabilities in collaboration with other community partners.
• $98,783 over two years for Halton Multicultural Council (external link) to provide case management supports for newcomers and refugees who are in or at risk of crisis and to facilitate access to community supports.
• $112,002 over three years for Heartache2Hope (external link) to provide support programs for individuals who have experienced a loss due to suicide.
• $54,513 for Links2Care (external link) to provide supports to older adults who are isolated or at risk of isolation in coordination with a Community Safety and Well-Being Action Table on reducing isolation among older adults.
• $38,482 for Syyidah Centre - Milton Halal Food Bank (external link) to provide food items including Kosher/Halal meat, groceries, fresh produce and fresh bread to families with low incomes.
• $70,396 over two years for The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) (external link) to provide programming to older adults who are blind, deaf-blind, partially sighted or have low vision to reduce social isolation and improve quality of life.
• $105,516 for The Halton Children’s Aid Society (CAS) to support a program for youth aged 18 to 24 transitioning from the care of the Children’s Aid Society to improve outcomes related to education, training and/or employment.

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 all of the local HRCIF recipient organizations for your many contributions and dedication to our community. By partnering to support resident health, safety and well-being, we are helping to keep Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire.