$1.571 Million is being directed to helping women and children who have experienced violence and survivors of human trafficking.
The investment comes from the Ontario Government. It will also help youth entering shelters with a guardian get early supports they need to heal from the harmful effects of experiencing and witnessing violence.
The investment will be split between these for organization:
$66,186 – Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation
$80,510 – The Women’s Centre Grey Bruce
$87,548 – Women’s House Serving Bruce Grey
$42,889 – Women’s Shelter, Second Stage Housing and Counselling Huron
“This announcement reflects our government’s commitment to support women, who have experienced gendered-based violence, get the support they need in their community, close to home,” said Lisa Thompson, MPP for Huron-Bruce. “This is an important investment that will help to ensure that when women need support that it is there for them and their children.”
The province is also investing $6.5 million in two categories:
Up to $3.6 million for frontline agencies in rural and remote communities to strengthen culturally responsive supports for Indigenous women and reduce geographic barriers for survivors of violence and human trafficking – for example, by providing transportation to and from counselling and legal appointments.
Up to $2.9 million to increase access to services and supports delivered by child and youth workers, early childhood educators, and other related or culturally specific service providers to children and youth entering a shelter. This will help children and youth who have been exposed to violence access stable and ongoing prevention and early intervention supports.
Written by: K. Close
