Local community service organizations are benefiting from an investment by the Government of Canada’s Department of Employment and Social Development. The Community Services Recovery Fund will help community service organizations adapt, modernize and be better equipped to improve the efficacy, accessibility and sustainability of the community services that they provide.

The Hon. Anthony Rota Member of Parliament for Nipissing-Timiskaming says, “Community services organizations are an essential part of any community. They are often first to identify and respond to emerging needs, and they are the ones best equipped to create real change at the local level. During the pandemic, many of these vital organizations struggled with increased demand for their services, reduced revenues, declines in charitable giving and a greater reliance on digital tools. Their post-pandemic recovery is key to their continued ability to offer services and adapt to the changing needs of our communities.”

In Temagami, Temiskaming Shores, and the surrounding area the following organizations will receive funding:

Keepers of the Circle in Temiskaming Shores receives $199,873 to invest in the transformation of digital and data capacity.

Living Temagami in Temagami receives $70,000 to invest in the transformation of digital and data capacity.

Zack’s Crib in New Liskeard receives $50,045 to develop and redesign organizational structures.

Northdale Manor in New Liskeard receives $40,870 to invest in equipment, IT/digital infrastructure, and physical space.

First Baptist Church in New Liskeard receives $33,000 to invest in equipment, IT/digital infrastructure, and physical space.

The Temiskaming Art Gallery in Temiskaming Shores receives $29,180 to develop and redesign organizational structures.

ACFO, Région Témiskaming in Temiskaming Shores receives $26,250 to develop and redesign organizational structures.

The Rotary Club of Temiskaming Shores and Area in Haileybury receives $6,500 to invest in equipment, IT/digital infrastructure, and physical space.

In North Bay and area the following organizations will receive funding:

The Children’s Aid Society for the District of Nipissing and Parry Sound receives $99,904 to invest in personnel (staff/volunteers) growth, engagement, and retention.

The North Bay Food Bank receives $95,450 to invest in equipment, IT/digital infrastructure, and physical space.

Amelia Rising receives $71,000 to invest in equipment, IT/digital infrastructure, and physical space.

Warriors of Hope North Bay and Area receives $69,300 to invest in developing and redesigning organizational strategies.

The AIDS Committee of North Bay and Area receives $62,684 to invest in equipment, IT/digital infrastructure, and physical space.

The Cobalt Mining Museum in Cobalt receives $55,655 to develop and redesign its organizational strategies.

Anishinabek Nation received $55,500 to invest in equipment, IT/digital infrastructure, and physical space.

Les Compagnons des francs loisirs receives $47,500 to invest in equipment, IT/digital infrastructure, and physical space.

Nipissing Serenity Hospice receives $36,020 to invest in equipment, IT/digital infrastructure, and physical space.

The PADDLE Program receives $27,139 to transform digital and data capacity.

The North Bay and District Humane Society receives $18,500 to adapt and/or pivot existing programs and services.

The Capital Centre receives $15,000 to invest in equipment, IT/digital infrastructure, and physical space.

Discovery Routes Trails Organization receives $11,984 for personnel growth, engagement, and retention.

The North Bay and District Multicultural Centre receives $10,000 to transform digital and data capacity.

“This important funding will help these organizations expand their reach to build a stronger more resilient community. It will allow them to adapt to emerging challenges and make an even greater impact on the lives of the people they serve” Rota says.