Congratulations to PeelConnect Inc!
The Lakelands Community Kickstart grant aims to create a real change in our Lakelands community by providing a $10,000 grant to an eligible organisation that works towards promoting social, cultural or environmental benefits to our local community.
Lakelands received 14 applications to the Community Kickstart grant from local groups, after careful reviewing and two rounds of judging, we are thrilled to announced that PeelConnect Inc is the 2024 Lakelands Community Kickstart recipient!
PeelConnect Incorporated is a volunteer-run non-profit focused on supporting the homeless and those in crisis in the Peel region. Their main objective is to alleviate homelessness and improve community well-being by addressing mental health, housing insecurity, and unemployment.
They operate a day drop-in center five days a week and a night outreach team three times a week, providing essentials like food, clothing, and shelter to those in need. They also offer accessible mental health counseling without waitlists, ensuring everyone can receive support.
Their holistic approach, involving partnerships with local agencies, addresses broader issues like unemployment and substance abuse, helping individuals rebuild their lives. Through these efforts, PeelConnect strives to create lasting positive change in the community.