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2020 Phase 1 Emergency Fund recipients

Organization /Group / IndividualHow funds will be usedEmergency Fund amount
Action Read Community Literacy CentreFunding will be utilized to reconfigure space to allow for safe social distancing, addition of Plexiglas partitions and one-way foot traffic.$10,000
Anthroscope MediaFunding will support storytelling with Guelph residents through online podcasting workshops.$3,000
Art Gallery of GuelphFunding will build Virtual Reality environments to enable the public to experience various spaces remotely.$10,000
Big Brother Big Sisters of GuelphFunding will support current and new virtual matches while preparing a plan for a return to in-person meetings.$5,000
Braden PhelanFunding will allow for a series of 5 socially-distanced Huron Street Harvest Gatherings.$5,000
BumarooFunding will support a live stream of Bumaroo 2020.$3,877
Chalmers Community Services CentreFunding will provide emergency food to community members who are experiencing food insecurity in Guelph.$20,000
Community of Hearts Lifelong LearningCentre Funding will be utilized for small-group classes; both in-person and virtual learning.$10,000
Ed Video Media Arts CentreFunding will establish a comprehensive remote classroom.$15,000
EverdaleFunding will support the purchase an insulated storage container to store harvested food during the winter months.$10,000
Guelph and District Multicultural Festival Inc. (GDMC)Funding will support the updating of the existing website while creating a network for vendors and cultural groups.$4.500
Guelph Arts CouncilFunding will support artists in pandemic recovery so their work can continue to benefit Guelph residents.$10,000
Guelph Black Heritage SocietyFunding will support the grand opening of Heritage Hall and a performance of Leslie McCurdy’s Spirit of Harriet Tubman.$5,000
Guelph Chamber ChoirFunding will be used to create digital content via individual and small group recordings.$2,500
Guelph Community SingersFunding will support an online version of the 20/21 Season.$4,000
Guelph Neighbourhood Support CoalitionCoalition Funding will support North End Harvest Market (NEHM) program.$15,000
Hillside Community Festival of GuelphFunding will be used for online workshops for the Hillside Inside Festival 2021$10,000
Jobs.Opportunites.Enterprise (J.O.E)Funding will be utilized for the development of the Training Grounds program for adults with developmental disabilities.$12,000
Learning Disabilities Association of Wellington CountyFunding will be used to develop an on-line Executive Skills program for youth aged 11-14 with learning disabilities and/or ADHD.$4,370
Out on The ShelfFunding will support the transition of programing and services online.$5,000
PIN – The People and Information NetworkFunding will be utilized to recruit and deploy volunteers to local not-for-profit organizations and charities with COVID related needs.$7,000
Roxana RahramiFunding will support the reduction in registration fees for mindfulness activities to not-for-profit organizations.$1,500
Royal City Roller DerbyFunding will be used to remove financial barriers to participate in roller derby.$4,000
Shelldale Family GatewayFunding will support after school programs including mentoring, leadership activities and improving social interactions while in a secure, confidential, and comfortable setting.$10,000
SilenceFunding will support local musicians and artists by providing safe events and recording space.$4,500
Wyndham HouseFunding will support the re-opening of the Service Hub for at-risk youth.$8,750