Province investing $22,900 to fund CMHA Toronto Branch local programs and services that help deliver critical community programming across Ontario
EGLINTON-LAWRENCE ― The Ontario government is providing CMHA Toronto Branch non-profit organizations, municipalities and First Nation communities in Eglinton-Lawrence with $22,900 in funding this year through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Capital grant stream. This investment will help improve community spaces, expand access to local programs and activities, and ensure residents can continue to benefit from the services and facilities that make Eglinton-Lawrence a great place to live, work and raise a family.
“Our local non-profit organizations play an essential role in supporting the health and well-being of our community. I am pleased to see CMHA Toronto Branch receive this Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital grant, which will help strengthen its facilities and ensure it can continue delivering important mental health programs and services for residents across Eglinton-Lawrence. Investments like this help build stronger, healthier communities for everyone.”, said Michelle Cooper, MPP for Eglinton-Lawrence.
OTF’s Capital grant stream helps organizations improve their infrastructure so they can continue delivering programs and services that Ontarians need to thrive. Whether it’s purchasing equipment, building a new space or completing renovations, retrofits or repairs, these grants support projects that are making a difference in Eglinton-Lawrence.
In Eglinton-Lawrence, organization receiving funding include:
- CMHA Toronto Branch
The Capital grant stream is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by investing in community infrastructure, supporting local organizations and creating the conditions for long-term economic growth and prosperity.
“Non-profit organizations across Ontario are delivering critical programming that helps people train for new careers, stay active, learn new skills and connect with their communities,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “Our investment will help modernize and improve the spaces these organizations rely on so they can continue delivering the services that strengthen communities and drive local economic growth.”
Please visit OTF’s website for more information.
QUICK FACTS
- The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. Its mandate is to build healthy and vibrant communities across Ontario by investing in community-based initiatives and strengthening the impact of the province’s non-profit sector. OTF programs support the arts, culture, heritage, sports and recreation, human and social services, and environment sectors across the province.
- The Ontario government has invested more than $887 million in more than 8,000 projects since 2018. These investments have created more than 12,000 full time jobs and generated over $1.3 billion in economic benefits for communities across the province.
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