$32,100 investment in social services will ensure Ontarians have access to high-quality programs
| NEWS | April 29, 2026 |
LOCATION — The Ontario government has invested in critical upgrades and repairs to children’s and social services facilities in Espanola. The 2025 funding is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by connecting people to the services they need, where they need it. The $16 million investment this year will help ensure that agencies across the province continue to offer support in safe and accessible facilities.
“Local agencies are at the core of every strong community. That’s why our government is proud to invest in Community Living Espanola,” said Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Bill Rosenberg. “By funding these repairs and upgrades, we are helping ensure that community members can access high-quality services and supports in safe and accessible spaces.”
Funding through the Partner Facility Renewal program is provided to agencies, such as shelters for women and children, homes that provide daily support for people with developmental disabilities, facilities for survivors of human trafficking, and facilities for children and youth with special needs.
The $16 million investment will help 153 community agencies across the province complete essential repairs and upgrades to roofing and air conditioning, enhancements to security systems, and retrofits to kitchens and bathrooms to improve accessibility.
Community Living Espanola, will receive $32,100 in funding to address repair basement water issues and waterproof and repair the foundation.
“Community agencies make our province stronger and more vibrant by connecting people to the services they need, where they need it” said Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. “That’s why our government is investing in hundreds of local community agencies so that they can spend more time helping people and less time worrying about building repairs.”
QUICK FACTS
- In 2023-24, more than 61,000 children and youth received community-based rehabilitation services, such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech-language pathology.
- As well, almost 83,000 students received school-based rehabilitation services from children’s treatment centres.
- In 2023-24, Ontario’s emergency women’s shelters served approximately 13,300 women and dependents.
