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2021 Phase 3 Emergency Fund recipients

Organization, group or individualHow funds will be usedEmergency Fund amount received
Art Not ShameFunding will support the creation of a community-engaged mural involving 150 individuals across the City$7,500
Big Brothers Big Sisters of GuelphThe funds will allow virtual mentoring programs to expand while building capacity to return to in-person programming.$10,000
Chalmers Community ServicesFunding will provide support to people experiencing food insecurity as a result of the pandemic.$20,000
Church of the Apostles (Kitchen Bees Project)Funding will support three programs to provide basic needs to people experiencing homelessness.$20,000
Cinthuja LeonFunding will support continued programming and training on diversity to partnered organizations.$5,000
Ed Video Media Arts CentreFunding will be used to enhance technology used for outdoor and pandemic-safe community events and activities.$10,000
Everdale FarmThe funds will allow the organization to upgrade capacity to continue to provide fresh food to over 2500 people.$10,500
Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington (ACEs Coalition)Funding will provide resources, tools and learning opportunities for the Adverse Childhood Experiences Coalition to help build children’s resilience.$12,500
Focus on NatureFunding will support virtual programming and older youth to explore nature through photography.$15,000
Guelph and District Multicultural Festival Inc.Funding will be used to enhance the multicultural festival in 2022 either virtually or in-person.$5,000
Guelph Arts CouncilFunds will allow the Guelph Arts Council to engage in a strategic planning process to emerge successfully from the pandemic.$10,000
Guelph Black Heritage SocietyFunding will support the development of educational resources on Black culture, and antiracism.$20,000
Guelph Chamber ChoirThe funds will allow for a “Side-by-Side” performance with regional choirs and offering both in-person and virtual attendance.$7,200
Guelph Coalition for Active TransportationFunding will support an app for high school students to safely navigate the city through active transportation.$5,000
Guelph DanceFunding will be used to enhance capacity to run simultaneous in-person and virtual programs.$15,000
Guelph Giants Special Needs HockeyFunding will support training for coaches, equipment, and ice time for skill and team development.$7,500
Guelph Jazz FestivalFunding will provide staff support to present multiple neighbourhood concerts across the City.$15,000
Guelph Little TheatreThe funds will allow for improved technology and capacity to return to safe in-person performances.$6,000
Guelph Tool LibraryFunding will be used to increase access to the tool library and in-person programming.$12,500
Hillside Community Festival of GuelphFunding will support Hillside Inside returning to in-person programming alongside free access to online offerings.$20,000
Hospice WellingtonFunding will support virtual programming for caregivers and bereaved family members.$5,000
Jobs.Opportunities.Enterprise (J.O.E.)Funding will be used to support collaborators for online engagement to increase self-confidence and skills for adults with developmental disabilities.$14,100
Lakeside Hope HouseFunding will provide nutritional supplements to support people experiencing homelessness that have lost the ability to eat solid foods due to oral health.$6,000
Michael House Pregnancy and Parenting Support ServicesFunding will allow for additional supports for clients and staff dealing with increased complexity of issues due to pandemic.$13,600
PIN -The People Information NetworkThe funds will be used to build and expand youth volunteer programming to support youth affected by the pandemic.$19,972
Royal City MissionFunding will support basic needs, food, and drop-in space for those experiencing homelessness.$20,000
Sanguen Health CentreFunding will allow the organization to expand services to new neighbourhoods while increasing access to supports and basic supplies.$9,100
The Guelph Enabling GardenFunding will support access to gardening opportunities and virtual horticultural therapy programming.$5,000
West Village Community Development Cooperative IncFunds will be used to secure support for community garden near high density housing for people to grow their own vegetables.$15,000
YMCA of Three RiversFunding will support pilot drop-in programming for LGBTQ youth in Guelph.$10,000

Total amount: $351,472