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Guidelines for Community Service Organizations Seeking ECSF Funds from UWDR
COVID-19 is top of mind for everyone and it is affecting the ways we support those who are vulnerable in our communities. This pandemic has created an increase in demand for local services, shortages in supplies, and disruption in service. The Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) is a $350 million investment made by the Government…
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ECSF Call for Applications
Who can Apply? Organizations providing front-line services to vulnerable populations impacted by COVID-19 are eligible to apply, including registered charities, and other qualified donees. This funding is intended to support community service organizations providing services to support vulnerable Canadians, including low-income seniors, women, children and youth, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, refugees,…
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Frequently Asked Questions
How well did the Emergency Community Support Fund work for community organizations in the first round? The Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada and United Way Centraide Canada funded more than 7,000 projects over about three months during the Fund’s first round. Those projects spanned the country and met the needs of many different…
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Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF)
Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) The Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) is a $350 million emergency funding program from the Government of Canada. In Durham Region we received in excess of 250 enquiries from charities and nonprofits. We are pleased to announce that 41 projects were approved to receive the total amount of ECSF funding allocated…
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Seniors Response Fund
To help seniors across the country, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on March 29, 2020 that the federal government will be investing $9 million across Canada to support vulnerable seniors. These funds, distributed by local United Ways, will support agencies with the delivery of a range of community services including meeting basic needs like food,…
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UWDR Community Relief Fund
About The COVID-19 emergency is having a profound impact on the lives of all Canadians and we in Durham see and feel the impacts every day. What began as a medical crisis/emergency very rapidly morphed into an economic crisis and what is needed to mitigate the impacts on all of us, is a broad and…
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COVID-19 Information & Resources
211 is a United Way Durham Region partner and Canada’s primary source of information on government and community based health and social services. We are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information to local residents about responses to the novel coronavirus in our Region. Please visit the links below for local information. What are the…
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211 needs your help
Many programs, services, and businesses are closing down or offering limited services in an effort to keep staff and clients safe. These measures are important to limit the spread of COVID-19. However, these changes also leave significant gaps in services for the most vulnerable in our community. It is important that we know what essential services…
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Ajax Ride Sat. Aug. 31, 2019
If you’re free on the long weekend please join us for a bike ride starting and finishing at Ajax Downs. There is no registration fee or cost, but we ask that people sign up so that we can plan for the number of riders and that you let us know you comfortable pace so that…
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Ride4 – Pre ride Sat. Aug. 17, 2019
Pre ride, Casino Ajax, start at 9 am. (Approx. 52 K) Please register so that we may anticipate numbers. Register here.