Serving young women in the community for many years, the
Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment, has
received a financial boost.
A Resilient Communities Grant from the Ontario Trillium
Foundation (OTF) awarded $162,700 to former MP
Augustine on September 14 which was presented by MPP Christine
Hogarth.
“We are so fortunate to have The Jean Augustine Centre, which is
an invaluable resource for young girls located in our community,”
Hogarth said. “The Young Women’s Empowerment program
contributes every day to the goal of opening up opportunities for young women to achieve their true potential.”
The Resilient Communities Fund supports community-based organizations that deliver programs and services in Ontario and need funding to recover and build capacity, resilience and sustainability.
The grants support organizations as they develop new approaches to generate revenue, start new activities to meet community need, adjust strategies and plans or plan for future challenges.
The mission of the OTF is to build healthy and vibrant communities throughout Ontario by investing in community-based initiatives and strengthening the impact
of Ontario’s non-profit sector. Last year, the OTF invested more than $110 million in 1,022 community projects and services.