The Niagara Prosperity Initiative is investing $322,000 to fund 14 poverty-reduction and neighbourhood development projects in Queenston/Haig, St. Catharines.
| Agency | Project Name | Description | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District School Board of Niagara | DSBN Summer H.E.A.T. 2010 | Early intervention strategy designed to allow parents and their children (ages 3-7 yrs) the opportunity to solidify prior learning and participate in new learning together: on site at the school, in the home, and in the community. | $45,916.50 |
| Niagara Child and Youth Services | Increase Access to NCYS Mental Health Services for Children, Youth and Families | Mental health counselling sessions for children, youth and families. | $30,272.28 |
| Niagara Child and Youth Services | Responsive Access & Brief Intervention and Training | The program will work with Connaught school along with local childcare to provide timely and accessible services to children identified as having behavioural or emotional problems. | $44,364.77 |
| United Way of St. Catharines & District | Great Food, Great Kids! | After-school program for children to increase knowledge of nutrition through lessons and activities. | $9,000.00 |
| Folk Arts Council of St. Catharines Multicultural Centre | Youth Host Outreach Project | Summer programming for newcomer youth in 1/2 day and day long workshops and outings. | $7,281.29 |
| 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 |
| Bethlehem Projects of Niagara | Increasing access to children's programs for families through integrated services | Based on early learning principles, children get access to interactive parent/child "play and learn" activities. | $6,145.55 |
| Goodwill Industries Niagara | Stokes Community Village Programs | Programs offered out of the Stokes Building for all age groups - recreational/physical; homework; cooking. | $57,113.82 |
| Gateway Residential & Community Support Services | Good Food Box Program | The Good Food Box makes accessible fresh produce to people with low income. | $21,883.40 |
| Community Care St. Catharines and Thorold | St. Catharines Community Gardens Project | Development and building of a community garden that will provide nutritious food and food programs for local families. | $12,181.99 |
| 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 |
| Start Me Up Niagara | Queenston Neighbourhood: Building Lives. Building Community | Initiate a community development strategy that would engage residents, business , other sectors to revitalize the neighbourhood. | $57,040.85 |
| The Raft | 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 St Catharines: $322,474.06 | |||