$500,000 Durham grant for fighting poverty for 12

The Region of Durham said it is investing in non-profit organizations that help prevent and/or reduce poverty for Durham Region residents.

The almost $500,000 investment comes via the Thriving Communities Fund, which supports programs and services that address food security, mental health, and addictions; meet the needs of vulnerable populations, such as seniors and children; and improves local employment opportunities, said a region statement.

The Thriving Communities Fund also supports capacity building efforts in the non-profit sector, such as the development of strategic plans and fundraising strategies that will help sustain non-profit organizations for the long term.

The following organizations have been awarded funding:

  1. Blue Door
  2. Community Development Council Durham
  3. Feed the Need in Durham
  4. Durham Community Action Group
  5. Back Door Mission for the Relief of Poverty
  6. AIDS Committee of Durham Region
  7. Bowmanville Older Adults Association
  8. Girls Inc. Durham
  9. Brock Community Food Bank
  10. Christian Faith Outreach Centre
  11. Redemption House of Recovery
  12. Durham Workforce Authority

For more information about the Thriving Communities Fund, visit durham.ca/CSIP.

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