MPP Christine Hogarth Celebrates Community Heroes at the 2024 Boundless Awards

MPP Hogarth was honoured to join the Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke for the 2024 Boundless Awards to celebrate individuals and organizations committed to combatting combat gender-based violence.

NEWS | SEPTEMBER 30

ETOBICOKE – MPP Christine Hogarth was honoured to join the Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke for the 2024 Boundless Awards, a special evening dedicated to celebrating the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations committed to empowering women and combatting combat gender-based violence in the community.

During the event, held Friday, September 27th, MPP Hogarth announced a $43,700 grant for Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke from the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services under the Partner Facility Renewal program, earmarked for critical repairs at the Women’s Habitat facility.

“Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke has long been a pillar of support in our community,” said MPP Hogarth. “As your provincial representative, I’ve witnessed the profound impact of their work. These funds are crucial in ensuring that Women’s Habitat can continue to provide a safe space for women and children in need.”

“Community agencies make our province stronger and more vibrant by connecting people to the services they need, where they need it” said Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. “Our government is investing in hundreds of local community agencies so that they can spend more time helping people and less time worrying about building repairs.”

“We (at Women’s Habitat) are extremely grateful to our funder (MCCSS) for this funding from the Partner Facility Grant. Organizations like ours depend on such funding and support to ensure that we can continue to provide these essential services for survivors of gender-based and intimate partner violence safely as we endeavor to create and sustain services and workspaces that are safe. This funding will support us to attend to some much-needed repairs in one of our facilities. On behalf of our clients, staff and Board we, thank MCCSS and all that made this possible. A special thanks to our MPP Christine Hogarth for her long-time commitment to the work of Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke,” said Carla Netto, Executive Director, Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke.

During the event, MPP Hogarth highlighted key legislative and budgetary actions, including her role in unanimous passing of a Motion by the Ontario Legislative Assembly in June 2023 to advance the work on Clare’s Law in the province, which would provide confidential information about intimate partner violence to those at risk. MPP Hogarth also underscored the importance of Keira’s Law, which mandates gender-based violence training for judges and Justices of the Peace.

In addition, MPP Hogarth outlined the Ontario government’s investment of $1.4 billion in initiatives that support victims and survivors of gender-based violence, including emergency shelters, 24-hour crisis lines, safety planning, and transitional housing. She mentioned that an additional $13.5 million over three years is being provided to strengthen services for women survivors of violence.

As part of the evening’s recognition, MPP Hogarth had the privilege of presenting the Boundless Dedication Award to Doreen Lett. Since 2019, Doreen has been a passionate donor, volunteer, and advocate, going above and beyond to assist Women’s Habitat in countless ways, including coordinating holiday hamper deliveries during the pandemic.

“It is for her tireless dedication and inspiring heart that I’m excited to present this award to Doreen Lett,” MPP Hogarth said in her closing remarks.

The Boundless Awards honoured several other outstanding contributors:

  • Heather Attridge – Boundless Service Award
  • Metrolinx – Boundless Generosity Award
  • Harmy Mendoza & WomanACT – Boundless Empowerment Award
  • Sharon Labbett – Boundless Spirit Award
  • Graham Rowlands – Boundless Commitment Award

The evening was a powerful reminder of the strength that comes from community support and the transformative impact of individuals and organizations committed to making a difference.

QUICK FACTS

  • This year, as part of the Partner Facility Renewal Program, the government is investing a total of $21.68 million in for 642 projects at 181 community agencies across the province.
  • Community agencies deliver vital programs related to anti-human trafficking, autism, child welfare, children’s mental health, developmental services, child development, Indigenous health and wellness, interpreter and intervenor services, violence against women and youth justice services.
  • Approximately 19,000 adults with developmental disabilities received supportive living services in 2022-23.
  • In 2022-23, more than 61,000 children and youth received community-based rehabilitation services, such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech-language pathology.
  • In addition, nearly 83,000 students received school-based rehabilitation services from children’s treatment centres.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Saurabh Kapoor
Chief of Staff
Office of Christine Hogarth, MPP, Etobicoke-Lakeshore
saurabh.kapoor@pc.ola.org
416-259-2249
195 Norseman St. Unit 21, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 0E9