Ontario Investing in Upgrades and Repairs to Local CommunityFacilities

The Ontario government is investing $29,300.00 for necessary building upgrades and repairs to Enaahtig Healing Lodge and Learning Centre in Simcoe North. This funding is part of the government’s $21.6 million investment this year to ensure that agencies across the province continue to connect people to support in safe, accessible facilities.

“On behalf of the Enaahtig Healing Lodge and Learning Centre I am extending our great thanks / miigwetch to the Province of Ontario for granting our request to ensure the health and safety of our youth facility located on Vasey Rd, with a much-needed upgrade to our water treatment system as well as exterior lighting. This Partner Facility Renewal Program grant is much appreciated in providing the for the safety of our youth residents as well as all who access this locations’ community events and programs.” Nena La Caille, Executive Director

“Our local children’s and social services organizations are at the heart of our community and our government is proud to invest in Simcoe North,” said Jill Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North. “By funding these repairs and upgrades, we are helping ensure that vulnerable Ontarians can access high-quality services and supports in safe and accessible spaces.”

Funding through the Partner Facility Renewal program is provided to agencies, such as shelters for women and children, homes that provide daily support for people with developmental disabilities, facilities for survivors of human trafficking, and facilities for children and youth with special needs.
This year, 642 projects across the province are being funded to address essential maintenance and infrastructure repairs such as upgrading accessibility ramps and lifts, installing security systems and retrofitting kitchen and washroom spaces.

In Simcoe North, the following agencies are receiving funding:
•$217,800.00 to help Empower Simcoe
•$164,200.00 to help Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions
•$29,300.00 to help Enaahtig Healing Lodge and Learning Centre

“Community agencies make our province stronger and more vibrant by connecting people to the services they need, where they need it” said Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. “Our government is investing in hundreds of local community agencies so that they can spend more time helping people and less time worrying about building repairs.”