Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is releasing support funding in response to the growing needs in Durham’s homelessness support system during COVID-19.
The COVID-19 Community Assistance Fund is available as a one-time allocation for not-for-profit organizations in Durham Region that are providing urgent help to vulnerable residents, homeless residents and residents at risk of homelessness who are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
To apply for funding, your agency must be:
Eligible requests and expenses, include:
Priority will be given to applications that support the health and safety, shelter, housing security or food security for vulnerable residents, homeless residents or residents at-risk of homelessness.
The Region of Durham, as Service Manager, is using contributions from the Community Homeless Prevention Initiative (CHPI) and Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy to provide this funding. The CHPI has received funding support from the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Reaching Home has received funding support from the Government of Canada.
For more information about the COVID-19 Community Assistance Fund, please visit durham.ca/Covid19CommunityFund.
View the news release on the Region of Durham website.
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