NORTH PERTH – A media release from Community Living North Perth is urging the Ontario government to help people living with developmental disabilities, not only in Listowel and the surrounding area, but the entire province. According to the Jan. 28 release, across the province over 52,000 individuals are waiting for critical support and services due…
Community Living: Provincial funding shortfalls impacting local people
SubmittedFebruary 6, 2025 @ 7:00 amListowel Banner, News

Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae (left) met with staff, clients and families of Community Living North Perth on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall. Among the items discussed at the meeting is the immediate need for an increase of funding for Community Living, which is operating at a deficit this year and will have to cut back on support hours. The organization says no significant funding increase has been received from the province in more than 30 years. (Photo courtesy of Community Living North Perth)
Perth-Wellington MPP Matthew Rae (left) met with staff, clients and families of Community Living North Perth on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 at the Listowel Agricultural Hall. Among the items discussed at the meeting is the immediate need for an increase of funding for Community Living, which is operating at a deficit this year and will have to cut back on support hours. The organization says no significant funding increase has been received from the province in more than 30 years. (Photo courtesy of Community Living North Perth)