We are proud to have partnered with Community Foundations of Canada and the Government of Canada to deliver the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) throughout South Saskatchewan.
Round 1 of ECSF was distributed over the summer and Round 2 launched on October 5, 2020. With Round 2, we’ve invested an additional $344,953 through the ECSF towards local charities and other qualified donees supporting populations experiencing heightened vulnerability during this crisis. We are pleased to announce Round 2 of the ECSF has supported the following projects:
| Project Name | Grant amount | |
| AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan (APSS) | Food Security and Emergency Support Services for Vulnerable People | $8,000 |
| Dress for Success Regina | Dress for Success Virtual Programming | $7,500 |
| Envision Counselling and Support Centre Inc, Estevan | Estevan Intake Counsellor | $9,160 |
| Family Service Regina, Regina | Addressing Essential Needs During COVID-19 | $8,500 |
| Ignite Adult Learning Corporation, Regina | FLAMES 2020: Redesigning Education for At-Risk Adults During COVID-19 | $55,149
|
| Kennedy Friendship Club Inc. | Community Pictures Night
| $3,170
|
| Moose Jaw Association for Community Living Inc., Moose Jaw | Seniors Friendship Café and Outreach | $17,120 |
| Oxford House Saskatchewan | Oxford House SK ERS Project
| $12,000 |
| Phoenix Residential Society, Regina | Resident Enhancement Project
| $17,216 |
| Qu’Appelle & District Volunteer Fire Department, Qu’Appelle | Support Community Seniors and Vulnerable Sector During Covid-19 Recovery
| $10,000 |
Regina Sexual Assault Centre, Regina
| Increased Counselling Capacity
| $23,250
|
Street Culture Project, Regina
| Street Culture COVID Response Plan
| $50,992 |
Treaty Education Alliance (TEA) Inc., Fort Qu’Appelle, White Bear, Pheasant Rump
| Supporting Nations with Safe School Re-Entry and Home-Based Learning Options
| $48,518
|
| YWCA Regina, Regina | YWCA COVID Response Phase 2 | $74,378
|
| TOTAL | $344,953 | |
Since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared over 9 months ago, community-based charities and non-profit organizations have been working tirelessly to provide emergency support, in particular to individuals and communities experiencing heightened vulnerability.
Charities, non-profit organizations and First Nations governments are pillars of their communities who are working tirelessly to serve their communities. We know the need for funding is still significant and we’re continuing to advocate for broader recovery and stabilization support for the charitable sector.
