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The federal government announced funding Thursday for five organizations in the riding of Nipissing-Timiskaming as part of an effort to address gender-based violence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The recipients include:
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The Elizabeth Fry Society of Northeastern Ontario – $47,000
Crisis Centre North Bay (Four Elms Emergency Shelter) – $35,000
Nipissing Transition House – $35,000
Mattawa Women’s Resource Centre – $35,000
Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing – $15,000
“These shelters are very important resources in our riding,” Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota said in a statement.
“Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, gender-based violence, including sexual abuse and exploitation, and intimate partner violence was far too common. This unprecedented time has brought with it challenges that many organizations could not manage alone.”
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Crisis Centre receiving $50,000 for preliminary work to add beds
Author of the article: Jennifer Hamilton-McCharles
Publishing date: Jan 29, 2021 • January 29, 2021 • 2 minute read • Crisis Centre of North Bay is looking to expand its Four Elms Emergency Shelter on Cassells Street. District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board has given the Crisis Centre $50,000 to assist with the cost of preliminary planning. Jennifer Hamilton-McCharles/The Nugget
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The District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board has dipped into its reserves to help Crisis Centre North Bay start its expansion.
DNSSAB agreed Wednesday to give $50,000 to the crisis centre to assist with the cost of preliminary work to expand its operation at the Four Elms Emergency Shelter on Cassells Street.