Facility fix-ups funded

SDSG (Ontario)– The Province of Ontario is helping six not-for-profit social service organizations in Stormont, Dundas and South Glengarry improve their facilities, so they can better serve low income and vulnerable Ontarians, including children, youth and families.

The province is investing in the following organizations:

• $63,000 to Dundas County Community Living to install ceilings and windows, replace the emergency exit and for foundation repair at their Morrisburg location and also to install a wheelchair accessible walkway at their Williamsburg location.

• $65,000 to Stormont County Community Living to repair structural damages to their access ramp and to their building, as well as replacing their heating system.

• $75,000 to Centre des services de developpement pour Stormont Dundas et Glengarry to replace their sprinkler system and to replace their damaged basement floor.

• $6,500 to Open Hands - Mains Ouvertes to replace their furnace.

• $39,500 to Maison Baldwin House to install energy efficient air conditioning units and to upgrade their security systems.

• $200,000 to the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne - Akwesasne Child and Family Services to help renovate a new location and move their Aboriginal Child and Family Services.

“These organizations provide valuable facilities and support to our communities, and I am proud we are helping them provide their services,” said MPP Jim Brownell.

Work on these projects will start in early 2010 and will be completed by March 31, 2011.