York Region community agencies get $211K in improvement cash

Yorkregion.com
July 27, 2016
By Tim Kelly

Vaughan MPP Steven Del Duca announced $211,700 in funding for four York Region community agencies at the Reena Community Residence this morning in Vaughan.

"Community organizations like Reena play a key role in help strengthening our communities," said Del Duca. "That's why our government is committed to ensuring those facilities are in good condition."

Located on the Lebovic Jewish Community Campus at Bathurst Street, Reena, which will receive $80,000 to replace staircase windows, damaged frames, new main floor flooring, replacement of kitchen cabinetry and bathroom upgrades, was opened about four years ago.

Reena president and CEO Bryan Keshen said the funding, "has huge implications for people's lives."

He added the grant, "is essential, it helps protect the lives of people with disabilities by making sure the homes they're in are safe, accessible and secure."

Also receiving funding for repair and resurfacing of its driveway was Children and Family Services of York Region which was allocated $120,000.

The other recipients were Kinark Child and Family Services Corporate Office and Training Centre ($6,500) for an upgrade to the front parking area and $5,200 to Blue Hills Child and Family Centre for upgrades to pool fencing.