$70,000 FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED, VULNERABLE CHILDREN
HUNTSVILLE — Infastructure help for people in Muskoka with development disabilities and vulnerable children is being provided by the province.
Ontario is helping six agencies in Parry Sound-Muskoka repair and renovate vital community buildings.
This morning at Community Living Huntsville, MPP Norm Miller announced the Ford government is investing $70,000 in various agencies that support people with developmental disabilities and vulnerable children.
The money will help agencies maintain their buildings and improve working conditions for frontline staff so they can focus on providing supports to those they serve, says a news release from the MPP.
“Our local agencies and frontline staff work hard every day to help Ontario’s most vulnerable communities,” said Miller “These important investments provide safe working conditions for the staff and those who receive essential services in Parry Sound-Muskoka.
“We want to make sure their buildings are safe and in good shape so they can continue to provide quality services and programming for years to come.”
Through the annual Partner Facility Renewal program, the government is investing a total of $11 million in more than 350 projects that will upgrade and repair community agencies across Ontario.
In Parry Sound-Muskoka the following organizations will be receiving money for the following projects:
| Organization | Funding | Project |
| Community Living Huntsville | $9,200 | Fire Protection and Life Safety |
| Community Living Huntsville | $10,800 | Roof repairs |
| Community Living Huntsville | $21,800 | Electrical upgrades |
| Community Living South Muskoka | $7,300 | Roof repairs |
| Christian Horizons | $15,200 | Roof repairs |
| Children’s Aid Society of the District of Nipissing and Parry Sound | $5,700 | Mechanical and HVAC upgrades |
