Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services

Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services

Grant programCommunity Investments
Grant typeCI - Capital
Amount awarded$77,600
Duration12 months
Year2022-2023
Location served
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Grey, Bruce, Huron & Perth
Population servedWomen/Girls,Underhoused/ homeless
Age groupGeneral population (all age groups)
DescriptionOur organization, with a $77,600 Capital grant over 12 months, will address a community need by purchasing equipment, appliances, decor and furnishings to make our expanded facility one that women can enjoy and feel comfortable in when they are staying in shelter.
Grant resultIncrease use of facility or space by expanding functionality, square footage, participation rates and/or usable hours. (e.g. outdoor lighting, wall partitions, new changing room, added play area, new or expanded kitchen facilities), Enhance program and service delivery through the purchase of fixed and non-fixed equipment (e.g. sports equipment, multi-sensory equipment, workstations, maintenance equipment, sound system, kitchen appliances)
Grant statusClosed