The Government of Canada invests more than $171,000 to four community shared spaces to stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life of Canadians.
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | PROJECT |
| Covenant Place Support & Renewal Organization | Covenant Place will install a metal roof to ensure it remains a safe and welcoming space for those seeking support in time of distress, including illness and family abuse. | $65,022 non-repayable | Margaret Sharpe Chair 902-827-2208 Covenantplacecentre20@gmail.com |
| Wellington Fletcher’s Lake Station House | The centre will make upgrades to serve as an accessible warming station with a generator during prolonged power outages. It will also establish a community garden and purchase a wood-fired oven for community gatherings. | $51,000 non-repayable | Steven Hobson President 902-497-5267 stevenhobson@bellaliant.net |
| Eastern Passage Cow Bay Lions Club | This support allowed the Lions Club to replace the roof and ceiling of the facility. The renovation ensures the building remains a safe and accessible place for hosting events; providing public shelter in emergency situations; and offering community services, such as Guide Dogs of Canada. | $46,011 non-repayable | Peter Reid Past President 902-789-0974 pccpeterreid63@gmail.com |
| Grand Lake – Oakfield Community Society | The community centre will increase accessibly by replacing a concrete step and expanding the existing wheelchair ramp to make it wider. | $9,000 non-repayable | Robert Kamperman President 902-860-1639 engine57@hotmail.com |
| TOTAL | $171,033 |
Contacts
Marianne Blondin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Chris Brooks
Communications Director
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-830-3839
chris.brooks@acoa-apeca.gc.ca