More than 26 million dollars is being invested into protecting gender based violence victims.
The money is going to shelter spaces as well as strengthening the family court and support worker programs over the next two years.
An organization here in London named Anova is being directly impacted by this investment. Executive Director of Anova Jessie Rodger says that while they’re grateful for the money, they’re getting around 10% of what they need to meet their funding gap.
“While this is a much needed boost, when i need 100 dollars and I get 10, I’m grateful for the 10, but it still does mean i need to find the other 90.” Says Rodger
Michael Parsa, Ontario’s Minister of Children, Community and Social Services came out with a statement saying “This investment will help frontline agencies across the province provide survivors with a safe place to heal and rebuild their lives. Our government is taking action to end gender-based violence in Ontario by investing in community partners and strengthening local services.”
The investments will allow be providing support for more than 300 shelters across Ontario.
