Renovations to Fairview Resource Centre will boost access to free programs for residents
News release
Government of Canada fueling community revitalization and creating the conditions for the local economy to thrive
January 23, 2023 · Halifax, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Fairview, Nova Scotia is home to over 17,000 residents—and a community hub that helps them thrive. The Fairview Resource Centre delivers programs ranging from senior and parenting support to skill-building and assistance with basic needs. To help the centre extend its free services to more members of the community, the Government of Canada is investing in accessibility and efficiency upgrades at the centre this year.
Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West, announced an investment of $445,995 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) for the Fairview Resource Centre. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA.
This support will allow the Fairview Resource Centre to undertake renovations to improve the building’s accessibility, energy efficiency and capacity to offer programs to the community. A lift will be added to allow people with mobility challenges to access the community kitchen and programs on the second floor. New windows, doors, roofing, insulation, and an improved HVAC system will create a comfortable and safe environment for this important community fixture.
The CCRF was launched in June 2021. The fund provides $500 million over two years to Canada’s regional development agencies (RDAs) to invest in shared and inclusive public spaces. The Government of Canada is committed to investing in shared spaces to make them safer, greener and more accessible. This will help stimulate local economies, create jobs, and improve the quality of life for Canadians.
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“Strong, vibrant communities in Nova Scotia are a critical part of a robust and inclusive economic recovery. Investing in shared spaces like the Fairview Resource Centre in Halifax helps revitalize local economies, boosts tourism, and gives residents a place to come together safely.”
- The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA
“The Fairview Resource Centre is truly a community hub. With programming for everyone from kids to seniors, they do a lot to help people stay connected and access the resources they need. I’m so pleased that with help from the Government of Canada, the Fairview Resource Centre will be able to grow and become more accessible, so it can serve even more members of our community for many years to come.”
- The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Member of Parliament for Halifax West
“The Fairview Resource Centre is a dynamic community hub providing opportunities and support to seniors and families. The renovations supported by ACOA will create accessibility for all participants and increase the capacity of the FRC to meet the needs of the community.”
- Natalie Brown, Executive Director, Fairview Resource Centre
Quick facts
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For over 37 years, the Fairview Resource Centre has provided a wide range of programs and services for families, seniors, and adults to enrich their lives and foster well being.
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All the programs and services the Centre offers are free of charge and open to all members of the community. Current programming includes family play groups; literacy, health & safety, and skills development classes; parenting programs, seniors club; housing support; community meals; clothing and basic necessities; a free food pantry; housing support; and crisis intervention.
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The Canada Community Revitalization Fund supports two major streams of activity:
- adapting community spaces and assets so that they may be used safely in accordance with local public health guidelines,
- building or improving community spaces to encourage Canadians to re-engage in, and explore their communities and regions.
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Application intake for the Canada Community Revitalization Fund is now closed. If you have a pending application, please contact your account manager for more information.
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Canada’s regional development agencies are continuing to deliver targeted support for economic recovery. Application intake is open through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) for the Jobs and Growth Fund, the Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative, and the Tourism Relief Fund.
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Contacts
Marianne Blondin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Lauren Sinclair
Director of Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
782-641-6365
Lauren.Sinclair@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Natalie Brown
Executive Director
Fairview Resource Centre
nbrown@frcns.com
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