FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2021
COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted women and girls across Canada. As gender-based violence rates rise, now more than ever it is important community organizations can provide vital resources.
From education to safe housing alternatives, community organizations like the Nain Transition House and Hope Haven offer these life changing resources and tools to gender-based violence victims in Labrador.
Their dedication to supporting victims while educating the greater community impacts is why our government invested over $600 000 to the Phase II Gender-based Violence Fund for Labrador groups.
These funds are allocated directly to the organizations to support operational costs, staffing and other needs necessary to their good work in our communities.
|
ORGANIZATION |
FUNDING |
|
Hope Haven Inc. |
$35,000 |
|
Libra House; Libra House Stage II |
$100,000 |
|
Natuashish Women's Shelter and Safe House |
$225,000 |
|
Nain Transition House |
$30,000 |
|
Kirkina House |
$225,000 |
To further support women and girls across Canada disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, the federal government opened the Feminist Response and Recovery Fund.
This $100 million fund will invest in projects that help women and girls recover from the devastating impacts of COVID-19. With this approach, the federal government is partnering with community leaders on a local level to implement a strong, direct approach to combatting COVID-19’s impact on women and girls.
The Call for Proposals is now open until March 25, 2021. Interested applicants can review the program and application here.
Whether it’s support programs for gender-based violence victims or empowering women and girls on a local level, our government remains committed to helping the workers who dedicate themselves every day to more equal and
just society.
