More funding for region

                        

The County Foundation awarded additional funding to support all of Hastings Prince Edward

Belleville and Picton, Ontario

June 8, 2020

On May 19th, United Way Hastings & Prince Edward and The County Foundation opened their application process for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF), funded by the Government of Canada. The fund provides financial support to charities and other qualified donees adapting their frontline services to support vulnerable Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ECSF was announced by the Government of Canada and is administered in collaboration with United Way Centraide Canada, Community Foundations of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross.

On Friday May 29th, the County Foundation learned they were successful in their bid to secure additional funding from Community Foundations of Canada to serve Hastings County; the additional funding increases The County Foundation’s available resources to $293,000 – up from the originally allocated amount of $75,000. In addition to The County Foundation’s allocation, United Way Hastings & Prince Edward will allocate $450,000.

“Canadian charities and not for profits are always there to help you, in your time of need. But the COVID-19 pandemic is bringing real challenges to these important organizations. With today’s announcement, the Government of Canada will be there for them so they can continue to be there for Canadians.”
– The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development

“Working collaboratively with our valued partner, United Way Hastings & Prince Edward, this welcome increase in funding will help us to significantly increase our ability to serve our vulnerable populations in the whole region during these challenging times.” – Brian Beiles, President, The County Foundation
“We are excited to learn that our region has more resources and we look forward to working closely and collaboratively with The County Foundation to ensure we are able to leverage the funding available to support the whole region” – Brandi Hodge, Executive Director, United Way Hastings & Prince Edward.

Applications and more information can be found on https://unitedwayhpe.ca/investment-opportunities/ and www.thecountyfoundation.ca/ECSF . Agencies are being asked to not apply to both United Way HPE and The County Foundation for the same program or service. However, they can apply to each organization for a different program or service to meet the increase or change in needs due to COVID-19. Application information will be shared between these two organizations for funding decision purposes. Funded by the Government of Canada.

About United Way Hastings & Prince Edward United Way Hastings & Prince Edward provides leadership in a collaborative manner with our Funded Agencies and others to increase the capacity of our community to respond to human services needs. We support 1 in 4 people in our local community through the 41 agencies and over 62 programs we support.

About The County Foundation The County Foundation is one of 191 community foundations across the country offering leadership and funding to support initiatives that benefit our communities. Since 2008, The County Foundation has been building permanent endowments and funds to support organizations and people in this community