Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is a partnership between the province, municipalities and Metis Settlements, developing locally driven preventive social initiatives to enhance the well being of individuals, families and communities.
The following are services that a Family and Community Support Services Program may offer in the community. This list is intended as a guideline only. Assessing the needs of the community is the responsibility of the municipality/Metis settlement.
The Social Planning Unit administers the Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) grant.
The City of Airdrie is accepting applications
for the 2011 Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) Grant Program. To
be considered for funding, applicants must be eligible under the Family and Community Support Services Act
and Regulation. Preference will be given to volunteer not-for-profit
organizations registered under the Societies
Act and meet the following service streams:
All
funding allocations will be approved by City Council.
Deadline for submission is 4:30 pm, Thursday, September 30, 2010.
For further information, please contact:
Social Planning Unit
400 Main Street SE T4B 3C3
Phone: (403) 948-8800 ext. 8457
Fax: (403) 948-6567
E-mail: social.planning@airdrie.ca
Funded Projects: Airdrie FCSS funds their Volunteer Program, Children and Youth (preventive-based) Programs; and Community Development Initiatives.
Programs Offered: Programs and Services Link
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 6:00PM; some evenings.
Telephone: 403.948.3331
Email: info@bgcairdrie.com
Website: http://www.bgcairdrie.com
Funded Projects: Airdrie FCSS funds their Volunteer Program.
Programs Offered: Programs and Services
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Telephone: 403.948.0063
Email: http://www.airdriefoodbank.com/contact_us.htm
Website: http://www.airdriefoodbank.com
Funded Projects: Airdrie FCSS funds their Volunteer Program.
Programs Offered: Meal Delivery
Telephone: 403.815.1400
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