Funding will help ensure families have access to high-quality programs
NEWS
LAMBTON-KENT-MIDDLESEX — The Ontario government is providing $406,000 to support essential upgrades and repairs at 5 community agencies in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex. This funding is part of the government’s $25 million investment in critical infrastructure repairs this year, helping ensure community agencies across the province can continue delivering essential services to those who rely on them most.
“The community agencies play an important role in supporting individuals and families across Lambton–Kent–Middlesex, and we want to make sure they have the facilities they need to continue doing that important work. This $406,000 investment will ensure they can continue providing high-quality programs and services to the people who rely on them. I’m pleased to see our government making these important investments in our local communities.” said Steve Pinsonneault, MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex.
Funding from the Partner Facility Renewal program supports a range of organizations, including shelters for women and children who have experienced or may be at risk of violence, residences that offer day-to-day support for individuals with developmental disabilities, facilities serving survivors of human trafficking, organizations dedicated to supporting Indigenous communities, and centres that provide services for children and youth with special needs.
The $25 million investment will support 5 community agencies across the province in carrying out critical repairs and upgrades, including improvements to roofing and air conditioning systems, enhanced security features, and accessibility retrofits to kitchens and bathrooms.
In Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, funding is being provided to the following agencies:
- Community Living Wallaceburg receiving $29,000 for kitchen renovation and rooftop HVAC replacement.
- Middlesex Community Living receiving $276,600 for walkway repairs, roof replacement, parking area improvements, accessible washroom renovations, and rooftop HVAC repairs.
- Crest Support Services (Meadowcrest) Inc. receiving $29,500 for on-site sewage treatment system component replacement.
- Humana Community Services receiving $59,900 for generator installation, roof drainage repairs, and HVAC replacement.
- Women’s Rural Resource Centre of Strathroy receiving $11,000 for Interior stair repairs.
“Community-based organizations are essential in helping people across Ontario access reliable programs and services,” said Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. “Through these investments, our government is supporting hundreds of agencies so they can continue providing children, youth and families with the tools and support they need to succeed in their communities.”
QUICK FACTS
- This year as part of the Partner Facility Renewal Program the government is investing a total of $25 million in 192 community agencies across the province.
- Community agencies deliver vital programs related to anti-human trafficking, autism, child welfare, children’s mental health, developmental services, child development, Indigenous health and wellness, interpreter and intervenor services, violence against women, and youth justice services.
- Approximately 19,000 adults with developmental disabilities received supportive living services in 2024-25.
- In 2024-25, more than 60,700 children and youth received community-based rehabilitation services, such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech-language pathology.
- As well, almost 87,800 students received school-based rehabilitation services from children’s treatment centres.
- In 2024-25, Ontario’s Violence Against Women (VAW) emergency women’s shelters served approximately 12,500 individuals, including women and dependents.
MEDIA CONTACT
Kara Carther
Communications Coordinator
Office of MPP Steve Pinsonneault
Lambton-Kent-Middlesex