Ontario Trillium Foundation grant used for improved air quality, program improvements and equipment purchases
On Tuesday, MPP David Piccini announced an Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant, through the Resilient Communities Fund of $145,300 for St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Cobourg.
The money will go toward improving air quality and community programs along with advertising. The grant enables the church to make needed upgrades so that programs like Thursday Night Light can continue to be delivered.
“The Ontario Government has and will continue to support members of the community who help those in need” said MPP David Piccini. “With this funding to St. Peter’s Church, impactful programs, like Thursday Night Light will not only be more sustainable, but will be able to reach the most vulnerable in our community”.
The grant has enabled St. Peter’s to hire an HVAC specialist to improve air flow. A student intern has also brought on board to help upgrade its technological capabilities and provide training to staff and volunteers. The grant also been used to purchase an external sign. In addition, the grant was used to purchase new kitchen equipment, like a large freezer, food preparation tools, grocery carts, as well as supplies for take home meals, and it also helped with the purchase of equipment for dental and foot care programs. St. Peter’s meal program, Thursday Night Light, is now serving 100 hot meals each week. An occasion that gives many people a chance to socialize and make friends.
“On behalf of St. Peter’s Church, we are deeply appreciative of the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s help,” said Reverend Matthew H. McMillan. “This grant has allowed the church to enhance our feeding programs and improve the building’s air quality and overall processes. The grant has allowed us to reach more vulnerable members of our community and as a result, has helped Cobourg. We also want to congratulate the Ontario Trillium Foundation on its many years of granting to and improving communities across Ontario.”
The Community Centre is committed to preserving this space and ensuring that it remains accessible for many community activities over the course of the year. If you wish to enquire about using the space for your meeting or hosting an event, please visit the website at: www.anycommunitycentre.ca
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), an agency of the Government of Ontario, and one of Canada’s leading granting foundations celebrate 40 years of grant-making in Ontario and making a lasting impact in communities. Last year, OTF invested over $110M into 1,022 community projects and partnerships, which included funding for the Government of Ontario’s Community Building Fund. Visit otf.ca to learn more.
Editor’s Note: The MPP’s office sent along this addition: “The Community Centre is committed to preserving this space and ensuring that it remains accessible for many community activities over the course of the year. If you wish to enquire about using the space for your meeting or hosting an event, please visit the website at: www.anycommunitycentre.ca”
