Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services

Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services

Grant programResilient Communities Fund
Grant typeResilient Communities Fund
Amount awarded$100,000
Duration12 months
Year2021-2022
Location served
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Grey, Bruce, Huron & Perth
Population servedUnderhoused/ homeless
Age groupGeneral population (all age groups)
DescriptionOur organization, with a $100,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant over 12 months, will rebuild and recover from impacts of COVID-19 by increasing fundraising and communications capacity, and undertaking a feasibility study to explore the development of a social enterprise led by women. Census Division of Impact: County of Perth
Grant resultImprove and increase ability to access financial resources and develop new and/or alternative sources of revenues (e.g. develop fundraising plans, identify fundraising and financial technology resources, seek opportunities for public-private partnerships, social enterprises)
Grant statusClosed