Region of Durham invests nearly $500k to help reduce local poverty

Whitby, Ontario – To help reduce poverty, address social inequalities, promote wellness and support communities to thrive, Regional Council approved nearly $500,000 in funding for local non-profit organizations.

This investment comes via the Thriving Communities Fund, within the Community Social Investment Program (CSIP). Organizations will use this funding for operational and/or capacity-building activities that will strengthen their ability to deliver programs and services to residents.

The following organizations are recipients of this year’s Thriving Communities Fund:

• Ajax Public Library
• Back Door Mission
• Club Optimiste Francophone de Durham
• Community Living Ajax-Pickering and Whitby
• Durham Alliance Outreach
• Durham Black Educators’ Network
• Durham Outlook for the Needy
• Ignite Durham Learning Foundation
• Melly’s Workplace, Market + Café
• Uxbridge Youth Centre
• We Grow Food

For more information about the CSIP, visit durham.ca/CSIP.

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“The non-profit sector supports residents of all ages and stages of life, and are key to growing strong resilient, communities. By supporting these organizations, we are building a stronger Durham Region.”

-  Stella Danos-Papaconstantinou, Commissioner of Social Services, Region of Durham.

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