United Way Southern Vancouver Island (UWSVI) is proud to take part in the Community Services Recovery Fund, a $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support community service organizations, including charities, non-profits, and Indigenous governing bodies, as they adapt and modernize their organizations.
Community service organizations play a key role in addressing complex social problems faced by many communities across Canada.
From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, community service organizations have shown impressive stamina and creativity in their response to the diverse and increasingly challenging needs of their communities.
To support the vital work done by these organizations, the Government of Canada provided $400 million to Employment and Social Development Canada to create the Community Services Recovery Fund.
The Community Services Recovery Fund responded to what community service organizations needed and supports them as they adapt to the long-term.
As community service organizations across Canada work to support recovery in their communities, the Community Services Recovery Fund will help them adapt and modernize their operations to grow their support in communities.
The Government of Canada delivered the Community Services Recovery Fund through three National Funders – Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada, and United Way Centraide Canada.
The National Funders distributed funding to eligible community service organizations, providing services in communities across Canada. This year, in Southern Vancouver Island, UWSVI has distributed funding to:
Visit www.communityservicesrecoveryfund.ca for more information about the CSRF program.
