GUELPH – The Guelph Community Foundation (GCF) distributed $2.5 million dollars to community organizations in 2023.
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Digital access guide helps community members with barriers to tech
GUELPH – For community members without access to digital devices and wifi services, the world is becoming more difficult to navigate.
Local organizations receive $512,000 to modernize operations
GUELPH – The Guelph Community Foundation recently announced $512,000 in funding to support 11 community service organizations in Guelph and Wellington County through the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund.
Three local programs receive federal funding to increase support for substance users
GUELPH – Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield, on behalf of the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, announced more than $1.8 million in federal funding for three projects in Guelph through Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP).
Our Food Future launches three action plans to address priorities
GUELPH – Guelph-Wellington’s Smart Cities Office is launching three action plans that officials say lay the groundwork for long-term environmental, economic, and social gains through proven circular economy practices across the regional food system and beyond.
Free course teaches people how to live better with less money
GUELPH – “Living Better on Less” helps participants learn how to get by with less money – a skill necessary for growing numbers of people as the cost of living continues to rise.
Federal cash will help with local addiction and substance abuse programs
GUELPH – The federal government announced over $3 million in funding to local agencies that serve the drug addicted community in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin counties at a media event on July 25.
More vandalism at Guelph Black Heritage Society’s Heritage Hall
GUELPH – Denise Francis isn’t sure it if it’s racially-motivated or the acts of desperate, homeless people, but the Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) has experienced more vandalism at its Heritage Hall in Guelph.
Seniors benefit from federal support for community-based projects in Guelph
GUELPH – Since the beginning of the pandemic the federal government has provided COVID-19-related supports and benefits.
The SEED brings food equity to Centre Wellington
CENTRE WELLINGTON - Built on a social enterprise model to address food insecurity, Groceries from The SEED are arriving at doorsteps across Fergus and Elora thanks to a recent $10,000 grant from the Centre Wellington Community Foundation.
The Seed extends community harvest days into November
ERIN – Rain may have been making things soggy in the fields of Bella Farm near Hillsburgh on Saturday, but precipitation didn’t dampen the spirits of the volunteers participating in a community harvest event for The Seed.
Point-in-time count underway across Guelph and Wellington
GUELPH – A point-in-time count to gather information about homelessness in Guelph and Wellington County is underway.
Guelph CHC takes over Pregnancy to Parenting program from public health
GUELPH - Beginning in September, the Guelph Community Health Centre will provide the Pregnancy to Parenting (P2P) program to pregnant women in Guelph who are facing challenging life situations.
Health centre invites residents to donate old cellphones to help others ‘Get Connected’
GUELPH - The Guelph Community Health Centre is collecting old cellphones to help marginalized clients stay connected.
Kindle Communities, Guelph CHC and Skyline unveil supportive housing concept in Guelph
GUELPH– A new permanent supportive housing project is coming to Guelph-Wellington, thanks to a…