Trillium Foundation 800-263-2887 - Funding - contributions to social service organizations, projects - Brief Article

Community Action, August 19, 2002

St. Vincent de Paul Society Particular Council Sarnia Deanery (Essex, Kent, Lambton). To purchase a van that will be used to pick up and deliver items used in area thrift shops which will help ensure that needy people in the community receive food and care. $25,000 over six months.

Survivors House of Hope (Niagara). To establish a volunteer management program and develop funding strategies in order to maintain the long-term viability of this organization that works to eliminate sexual abuse. $20,600 over one year.

United Senior Citizens of Ontario (Zone 15--Niagara District, Niagara). To purchase a photocopier and computer to enhance communications and the efficiency of this organization that provides services to seniors' clubs in Niagara. $3,700 over one year.

Victorian Order of Nurses, Windsor-Essex County Branch (Essex, Kent, Lambton). To enhance and maintain programs that serve residents in Windsor and Essex County, including health counselling for seniors, foot care services for people with mobility impairments, and prenatal classes. $157,800 over three years.

Women's Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor (Essex, Kent, Lambton). To enhance volunteerism through an initiative that identifies part-time volunteer opportunities and a clothing exchange service. $22,000 over one year.

Woodstock & District Developmental Services (Thames Valley). To implement a project called "Linking with the Community," to enable persons with developmental disabilities to connect with their community. $70,200 over two years.