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United Counties to receive more than $1-million to help protect the most vulnerable from COVID-19

Leeds, Grenville, Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark announced the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville will receive more than $1-million to help protect the most vulnerable from COVID-19, including those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Clark says the government is working hand in hand with the municipal partners to make sure they have the tools and flexibility they need to keep people safe.

The United Counties will receive $1,076,906 for a project to acquire property and for renovations to create permanent housing with access to supports, according to Clark.

“The provincial funding is part of the government’s $510 million investment to help protect the health and safety of the province’s most vulnerable people. Funding will be delivered through the Social Services Relief Fund and will go towards protecting and supporting homeless shelter staff and residents, creating or renovating over 1,500 housing units, expanding rent support programs and creating longer-term housing solutions.”

Clark says they know that their municipal and Indigenous partners are facing extraordinary challenges, which is why these significant investments are so important.

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