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2021 Phase 2 Emergency Fund recipients

rganization, group or individualHow funds will be usedEmergency Fund amount received
Brain Injury Association Waterloo-WellingtonFunding will allow the organization, along with other agencies to adapt programs to support victims of violence.$10,000
Child Witness CentreFunding will support rental costs associated with the extension of remote witness testimonies.$2,500
Community of Hearts Lifelong Learning CentreFunding will allow for small group and one-on-one programs, both in-person and virtual, to help clients develop skills and remain engaged in their community.$12,000
Guelph Chamber ChoirFunding will be used for the expansion of accessible programming, hiring of a digital marketing specialist and design and produce pop-up banners.$15,200
Guelph Community SingersFunding will allow for online sessions and the release of recorded video at future events or via social media.$5,000
Guelph DanceFunding will allow for a video series presenting 10 short dance films highlighting new creations local artists$20,000
Guelph Film FestivalFunding will be used to support online access to films and potential in-person screenings.$7,000
Guelph Rugby Football ClubFunding will be used to subsides membership fees for youth members and offset the cost of storing extra COVID-19 equipment.$3,500
Guelph Spoken WordFunding will be used to maintain and adapt events to include programming designed to help the community connect, heal and grow during the pandemic.$15,000
Guelph Symphony OrchestraFunding will be used to convert the youth and community outreach programs into a hybrid of engaging and interactive online activities and short socially-distanced, outdoor concerts.$8,000
Guelph Wellington Seniors AssociationFunding will allow the Seniors Community Food Market to offer 54 “farmers market” style markets at six subsidized housing locations across the city.$20,000
Guelph and District Multicultural Festival Inc. (GDMF)Funding will allow for virtual pre-recorded and live performances showcasing various cultural performers, musical bands, vendors, and community organizations.$8,500
Lakeside HOPE HouseFunding will allow for the expansion of the weekly meal program to four times a week.$5,000
Start2Finish CanadaFunding will support the Running & Reading Club+, addressing the urgent COVID-related need for mental health, physical activity, learning and mentoring and support for marginalized children in Guelph.$18,000
The Consciousness ProjectFunding will towards an outdoor program that combines the act of walking, positive affirmations and meditation.$4,000
The Groves HubsFunding will support the need to provide drop-in mental health support at the Guelph location of the YMCA of Three Rivers.$10,000
The Guelph Humane SocietyFunding will support families experiencing crisis with pet boarding support and subsidized services for the financially marginalized.$5,000
eMERGE GuelphFunding will be support digital content comparing individual carbon footprints to motivate action using emission calculators, photos and videos.$10,000

Total amount: $178,700