Construction has started on the new Tremploy Skills Development Centre to provide vocational training and support services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Today Sean Casey, Member of Parliament for Charlottetown, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc...
Today is 211 Day recognizing the free, confidential assistance available to people 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, every day of the year. The 211 system provides a single point of entry for Islanders to access supports and services in their communities. When someone dials 2-1-1...
The Community Outreach Centre will move to its new home at 241 Euston Street in Charlottetown tomorrow. The centre will continue to be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and offer support to people seeking financial assistance, counselling, employment, food and housing...
Boys and Girls Club in the province will receive more funding to support community programming that improves food security and shelter for people in need of this help. The provincial government is providing $100,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Summerside, in partnership with...
Islanders with a physical disability will have more accessible transportation options available to them. Government is providing $95,000 to the PEI Council of People with Disabilities to offer a rebate program to transportation operators to help offset the costs of wheelchair...
The United Way of PEI and the provincial government are recognizing February 11 as 211 Day, to increase awareness about how the 211 service can support Islanders. 211 is a free, confidential helpline that is available 24/7, every day of the year (including holidays) in 150+...
Facemasks are available for low-income Islanders at all Food Bank locations across the Island. The masks are three-ply, non-medical and reusable. The Province has collaborated with the PEI Associations of Food Bank to distribute masks to Islanders in need. As of November 20, non...
The provincial government is increasing funding for non-government organizations that provide community-based supports and services to help Islanders. “Now more than ever, the supports that these organizations provide are critical for Islanders. We know there is an added strain...
Honourable Barb Ramsay Minister of Social Development and Seniors 2nd Floor Jones PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 Dear Minister Ramsay, I am pleased to have you serve as the Minister of Social Development and Seniors. On April 3, 2023, we were given a mandate by Islanders...
The provincial government is increasing its supports for community organizations that provide important programs and services to Islanders who need them the most. Finance Minister Heath MacDonald and Family and Human Resources Minister Tina Mundy made the announcement today at...