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December 17, 2020 · 0 Comments
Written By ALYSSA PARKHILL
LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER
On December 15, MPP Sylvia Jones announced funding from the province that is aimed to help vulnerable residents who have fallen due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MPP Jones informed the public that both Dufferin County, as well as Region of Peel, will receive additional funding under the Social Services Relief Funding.
The Region of Peel will receive a total of $5,669,000 and Dufferin County $446,000.
The funding is aimed to enhance services including those that protect homeless shelter staff and residents, purchase or renovate current shelter facilities, add to rent banks, develop long-term housing solutions in the area as well as prepare for potential outbreaks or COVID-19 related emergencies.