The Niagara Prosperity Initiative is investing $147,000 to fund eight poverty-reduction and neighbourhood development projects in Welland's Eastdale/Cordage neighbourhood.
| Agency | Project Name | Description | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre de santé communautaire Hamilton / Niagara | S'amuser pour la vie | Activities for francaphone youth: including dance and tennis with nutrition classes and food vouchers | $9,033.00 |
| United Way of South Niagara | Welland Neighbourhood Project | Youth after School and Summer Programs | $32,669.00 |
| YMCA of Niagara | Youth Leadership Centre | A community centre where youth can come and participate in activities that focus on leadership/development and recreational activities with access to computers and internet for job searches and homework help | $46,425.69 |
| 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 | $28,044.56 |
| 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 |
| United Way of South Niagara | 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: $147,358.22 | |||