Six local community organizations in Vaudreuil-Soulanges will benefit from financial support from Centraide Sud-Ouest du Québec, as part of the Government of Canada's Community Services Revitalization Fund. A total of $381,109 will be redistributed among the organizations.

The Community Services Recovery Fund is a one-time investment of $400 million by the Government of Canada to help community organizations adapt, modernize and become better equipped to improve the effectiveness, accessibility and sustainability of the services they provide during the pandemic recovery and beyond. 

"The projects funded through the Government of Canada's Community Services Recovery Fund demonstrate that we are a caring and supportive society, committed to the well-being of all. It's heartening to see our citizens demonstrating empathy and compassion by coming to the aid of those in need. Projects like these testify to the power of our collective action and our ability to unite to contribute to the well-being of the world. I'm convinced that together, we can greatly improve the lives of people in southwestern Quebec," says Jenna Sudds, federal Minister of Family, Children and Social Development.

Projects selected in Vaudreuil-Soulanges

L'Atelier paysan (Vaudreuil-Dorion) - $69,300

Through adapted infrastructures and programming, the Atelier paysan will empower young people in vulnerable situations, by helping them acquire better food literacy skills. The project will develop new services to equip this vulnerable clientele, while giving products a second life.

Arc-en-ciel Vaudreuil-Soulanges (Vaudreuil-Dorion) - $60,000

The funds granted will enable the organization to purchase a vehicle to transport members, reach a greater number of people, and facilitate meetings and socialization.

Center équestre thérapeutique Marie-Laurence (Sainte-Justine-de-Newton) - $40,000

Thanks to Centraide's support, the Centre équestre thérapeutique Marie-Laurence will be able to adequately equip two workbench stations so as to welcome adults in a welcoming, safe environment, adapted to their abilities and where they will have the opportunity to participate in a social life.

Comité Logement Valleyfield (Vaudreuil-Soulanges) - $94,536

The funds invested in the Comité Logement Valleyfield will enable it to develop and implement a range of services for the public and organizations involved in defending the rights of individuals and groups, popular education and the promotion of social housing in Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

Le Zèbre Rouge (Vaudreuil-Dorion) - $39,760

With these funds, the organization will be able to adapt its services by hiring a psychosocial intervention resource person to offer better support to participants and volunteers working within the organization.

Résidence Seigneurie de Soulanges (Saint-Polycarpe) - $77,513

77,513 was invested in the Résidence Seigneurie de Soulanges to hire a manager to ensure the survival of the organization, which has been hard hit by the consequences of the pandemic. This will enable us to better respond to the needs of our tenants and seniors, and to reflect on the vocation of the Résidence in order to implement sustainable strategies. strategies.