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$55,000 to Address Poverty in Downtown Grimsby

The Niagara Prosperity Initiative is investing $55,000 to fund six poverty-reduction and neighbourhood development projects in Downtown Grimsby.

AgencyProject NameDescriptionInvestment
Negotiating with Niagara Child and Youth ServicesIncrease Access to NCYS Mental Health Services for Children, Youth and FamiliesMental health counseling sessions for children, youth and families. TBA
Family and Children's Services Niagara (representing OEYC Niagara Centre)Parents as Literacy Supporters programReading programs for children and parents – provided with books and nutrition$2,951.43
Community Care St. Catharines and Thorold: Niagara Nutrition PartnersNiagara Nutrition PartnersDistribution of promotional information and presentations on school food nutrition programs$1,344.14
Hope Furniture BankNeighbourhood Drop Off DaysDirect 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 PartnershipFrom 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 PartnershipNeighbourhood/Business EngagementWork 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

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