Dear Friends of GIA,
We regret to announce that Giving in Action Society will not be re-opening the Family Fund. The Society recently received confirmation from Government that there will be no new allocation of financial resources towards this program at this time.
What does this mean for grant recipients who have not yet completed their respective projects or purchases?
Funds have been earmarked for all approved projects; however, all invoices and reporting documentation must be submitted by November 28, 2014. Final grant payment cheques will be issued by the end of 2014.
What does this mean for families currently on our waitlist?
In the absence of GIA funding, we recognize that there are limited sources of funding for families that have been on our waitlist. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept any new Letters of Inquiry from families. We encourage you to explore the list of funding options below. We hope that one or more of the following funding sources will be able to provide assistance to the families and individuals that you support in your line of work.
Funding for Accessible Vehicle Modifications
(and more)
Direct financial assistance is provided in the purchase of expensive mobility equipment, environmental modifications, physical therapy and more.
Direct financial assistance is provided in the purchase of mobility equipment, medical supplies, specialized therapy, dental treatments, and bursaries.
Direct financial assistance is provided in the purchase of mobility equipment, therapies, and bursaries
Funding for Accessibility-Related Home Adaptations (and more)
A range of health support, equipment & services is provided for children with severe disabilities.
Financial assistance is provided to eligible low-income seniors and families with a family member with a disability. Funding goes towards home adaptations that allow individuals to continue living in the comfort of their home.
For a more exhaustive list of relevant government and private funding sources as well as respite and rehabilitation specific supports, please visit the Giving in Action Resources webpage.
Finally, we would like to extend a HUGE thank you to all of you who took time out of your busy lives to communicate the value of Giving in Action's Family Fund over the last several months. Your kind words and letter writing efforts were much appreciated!
-GIA staff
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