Seventeen local charities to benefit
Seventeen charities in Niagara are getting some help from the province.
Niagara West MPP Sam Oosterhoff says the province is investing over $1.4 million to the organizations through the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Grant recipients include the following organizations:
- Civiconnect and Community Care of West Niagara in Lincoln Town of Pelham and Horse Cents for Kids in Pelham
- Hospice Niagara
- YWCA Niagara Region
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of North and West Niagara Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold
- Community Support Services of Niagara
- The Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara
- The Niagara Cricket Club
- Positive Living Niagara and Southridge Shelter in St. Catharines
- Heartland Forest
- Project SHARE and the GROW Community Food Literacy Centre in Niagara Falls
- The Thorold Community Activities Group in Thorold
- Branch 230 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Fort Erie
"Non-profit organizations are a crucial and valued part of any community, especially here in Niagara West," said MPP Oosterhoff.
"Countless people rely on their services every day - this funding will help local non-profits continue supporting those who need it most."
The funds will be used to improve existing facilities and improve access to programs and services.
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