As part of their response to the COVID-19 the United Way Elgin Middlesex is working to help charities continue to support vulnerable individuals in their community. They will be accepting applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund which has been provided by the federal government for distribution.

If you are a charity providing services to meet immediate community needs related to COVID-19 you can apply for this funding. This funding is designed to support front line social services that provide support for vulnerable Canadians including: low-income seniors, women, children and youth, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2S+ community, newcomers, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities.

Please visit the United Way Elgin Middlesex website for more information on if you qualify and how to apply. http://unitedwayem.ca/covid-19/ecsf/

Applications will be accepted until June 12, 2020