London's Cross Cultural Learner Centre is among eight organizations that are getting top-up funding from the province to help resettle Syrian refugees.
Organizations in six Ontario cities will share another $3.7-million to support first-language settlement services, trauma counselling and mental health services, housing assistance and employment supports.
The money is part of $8.5-million committed over two-and-a-half years to integrate refugees and support private sponsors.
“The outpouring of support from Ontarians from all walks of life has been truly inspiring,” says Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Dr. Eric Hoskins. “Our government is committed to working together with Ontario’s health care providers, settlement agencies and other sectors to provide the support they need to ensure that we will look back on this important moment in history with pride.”
A release from the Ontario government says more organizations will receive funding in the coming months to address service caps in the communities where refugees settle.
**with files from Adelle Loiselle**
