There are fewer children living in poverty in PEI, but one activist thinks the numbers aren’t going down fast enough. The PEI Coalition for a Poverty Eradication Strategy and the MacKillop Centre for Social Justice released their annual child poverty report card recently. January 16, 2020 - by Ryan Ross - The Guardian ... [Read More...]
Jan 24 2020
Jan 24 2020
PEI organizations urged to apply for funds
The Community Foundation of PEI is offering eligible organizations that are working to do good in the province the opportunity to access non-repayable capital through the Investment Readiness Program. It is part of a national initiative led by Community Foundations of Canada that will provide $18.5 million across Canada to seed and grow social enterprise. January 15, 2020 - The ... [Read More...]
Jan 23 2020
New Women’s Network program aims to create more supportive workplaces
The Ignite Program will be free, and is an opportunity for employers to assess themselves to identify areas that may create a more supportive work environment including parental leave policies and flexible schedules, says the network's executive director Jillian Kilfoil. January 15, 2020 - CBC PEI ... [Read More...]
Jan 23 2020
UPEI teaming up with Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada and the University of PEI have signed a partnership to improve and develop new services for veterans and their families. The agreement is designed to make collaboration between the two organizations easier in areas of clinical services, recruitment, training, educational services and an overall commitment to "share and learn". January 15, 2020 - CBC PEI. ... [Read More...]
Jan 22 2020
Wellness grants encourage healthy living across the Island
This year the program offered two different funding streams to make it more accessible: a Community Catalyst Grant and a Health Promotion Impact Grant. The Boys and Girls Club of Charlottetown was one of the groups to receive a Health Promotion Impact Grant for their YOUth Belong Here inclusion program to engage youth ages 12 to 15. January 15, 2020 - Government of PEI ... [Read More...]
