The Niagara Prosperity Initiative is investing $55,000 to fund six poverty-reduction and neighbourhood development projects in Downtown Grimsby.
| Agency | Project Name | Description | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negotiating with Niagara Child and Youth Services | Increase Access to NCYS Mental Health Services for Children, Youth and Families | Mental health counseling sessions for children, youth and families. | TBA |
| Family and Children's Services Niagara (representing OEYC Niagara Centre) | Parents as Literacy Supporters program | Reading programs for children and parents – provided with books and nutrition | $2,951.43 |
| Community Care St. Catharines and Thorold: Niagara Nutrition Partners | Niagara Nutrition Partners | Distribution of promotional information and presentations on school food nutrition programs | $1,344.14 |
| Hope Furniture Bank | Neighbourhood Drop Off Days | Direct engagement of community and service clubs to plan and execute Neighbourhood Drop Off Days for furniture that will then be distributed to families in need. | $2,956.46 |
| Grimsby Affordable Housing Partnership | From Garden to Table | Develop a 50 x 30' garden to provide access to fresh vegetables for low income families in Grimsby | $24,110.75 |
| Grimsby Affordable Housing Partnership | Neighbourhood/Business Engagement | Work with the local communities and relevant partners and agencies to assess needs identify gaps, and organize and launch neighbourhood based solutions to reduce and prevent poverty. | $24,021.58 |
| Total Approved for Grimsby: $55,384.36 | |||