Helping Community Agencies Support Ontario Families

Sep 8

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Funding will help ensure families have access to high-quality programs

News Release | September 8th, 2026

THUNDER BAY – The Ontario government is providing $356,500 to support essential upgrades and repairs at 7 community agencies in the Thunder Bay Region. This funding is part of the government’s $25 million investment in critical infrastructure repairs this year, helping ensure community agencies across the province can continue delivering essential services to those who rely on them most.

"Community agencies across the Thunder Bay region provide important services and supports to individuals and families every day." said The Hon. Kevin Holland, MPP for Thunder Bay - Atikokan." This $356,500 investment will help seven local organizations make necessary repairs and upgrades to their facilities so they can continue providing safe, accessible and reliable spaces for the people who rely on them. Thank you to the staff and organizations whose work continues to make a difference in communities across our region.”

Funding from the Partner Facility Renewal program supports a range of organizations, including shelters for women and children who have experienced or may be at risk of violence, residences that offer day-to-day support for individuals with developmental disabilities, facilities serving survivors of human trafficking, organizations dedicated to supporting Indigenous communities, and centres that provide services for children and youth with special needs.

The $25 million investment will support TBC community agencies across the province in carrying out critical repairs and upgrades, including improvements to roofing and air conditioning systems, enhanced security features, and accessibility retrofits to kitchens and bathrooms.

In the Thunder Bay Region, funding is being provided to the following agencies:

$50,300 - Children's Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay
$32,700 - Community Living Atikokan
$69,600 - Community Living Thunder Bay
$17,600 - Crisis Homes Inc.
$81,300 - Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
$2,700 - Marjorie House
$102,300 - Superior Greenstone Association for Community Living

“Community-based organizations are essential in helping people across Ontario access reliable programs and services,” said Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. “Through these investments, our government is supporting hundreds of agencies so they can continue providing children, youth and families with the tools and support they need to succeed in their communities.”

QUICK FACTS

This year as part of the Partner Facility Renewal Program the government is investing a total of $25 million in 192 community agencies across the province.
Community agencies deliver vital programs related to anti-human trafficking, autism, child welfare, children’s mental health, developmental services, child development, Indigenous health and wellness, interpreter and intervenor services, violence against women, and youth justice services.
Approximately 19,000 adults with developmental disabilities received supportive living services in 2024-25.
In 2024-25, more than 60,700 children and youth received community-based rehabilitation services, such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech-language pathology.
As well, almost 87,800 students received school-based rehabilitation services from children’s treatment centres.
In 2024-25, Ontario’s Violence Against Women (VAW) emergency women’s shelters served approximately 12,500 individuals, including women and dependents.

QUOTES

“Community Living Atikokan plays an important role in supporting people with developmental disabilities live and participate in our community. This funding will allow us to replace aging windows, improve energy efficiency and provide a more comfortable and welcoming environment for the individuals we support and our staff. We sincerely thank MPP Kevin Holland and the Ontario government for this important investment in our facility and our community.”

— Jim Turner, Executive Director, Community Living Atikokan