Ontario Investing in Repairs and Upgrades to Lambton-Kent-Middlesex Community Organizations
September 25, 2025
$23,200 investment in social services will ensure Ontarians have access to high-quality programs
NEWS
LAMBTON-KENT-MIDDLESEX — The Ontario government is investing $23,200 in critical upgrades and repairs to 2 children’s and social services facilities in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex The funding is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by connecting people to the services they need, where they need it. The $16 million investment this year will help ensure that agencies across the province continue to offer support in safe and accessible facilities.
“Local agencies are at the core of every strong community. That’s why our government is proud to invest in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex,” said local MPP Steve Pinsonneault. “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.
The $16 million investment will help 153 community agencies across the province complete essential repairs and upgrades to roofing and air conditioning, enhancements to security systems, and retrofits to kitchens and bathrooms to improve accessibility.
In Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, the following agencies are receiving funding:
- Community Living Wallaceburg will use $8,700 to install an accessible ramp.
- Middlesex Community Living will use $14,500 to replace pump system and water treatment system
“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. “That’s why 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.”
QUICK FACTS
- 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
- In 2023-24, more than 61,000 children and youth received community-based rehabilitation services, such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech-language pathology.
- As well, almost 83,000 students received school-based rehabilitation services from children’s treatment centres.
- In 2023-24, Ontario’s emergency women’s shelters served approximately 13,300 women and dependents
CONTACT
Email: steve.pinsonneault@pc.ola.org
Strathroy: 519-245-8696
Wallaceburg: 519-627-1015