Province investing in local non-profit organizations that help deliver critical community programming across Whitby
NEWS July 6, 2026
WHITBY ― The Ontario government is providing Sunrise Developmental Support Services in Whitby with $51,300 in funding through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Capital grant stream. This investment will help expand access to local programs and activities and ensure residents can continue to benefit from the services that make Whitby a great place to live, work and raise a family.
“Strong community organizations make a real difference in the lives of hard-working Whitby families,” said Lorne Coe, MPP for Whitby, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services and Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security. “That’s why capital grant support is so important. With this funding we’re helping to ensure that the organizations that provide these vital services remain the heart of the Town of Whitby.”
OTF’s Capital grant stream helps organizations improve their infrastructure so they can continue delivering programs and services that Ontarians need to thrive. Whether it’s purchasing equipment, building a new space or completing renovations, retrofits or repairs, these grants support projects that are making a difference in Whitby.
The Capital grant stream is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario by investing in community infrastructure, supporting local organizations and creating the conditions for long-term economic growth and prosperity.
“Non-profit organizations across Ontario are delivering critical programming that helps people train for new careers, stay active, learn new skills and connect with their communities,” said Stan Cho, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. “Our investment will help modernize and improve the spaces these organizations rely on so they can continue delivering the services that strengthen communities and drive local economic growth.”
“The Ontario Trillium Foundation is pleased to invest in this new round of Grow grants, which are designed to improve the lives of Ontarians. These grants play an essential role in helping non-profit organizations broaden their local programming to address diverse community needs,” said Katharine Bambrick, CEO of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Please visit OTF’s website for more information.
QUOTES
Sunrise Developmental Support Services is deeply grateful to receive a $51,300 Capital Grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. This transformative investment will allow us to retrofit our two existing washrooms and construct a third universal, fully accessible one. We are incredibly appreciative to the Ontario government and the OTF for recognizing this need, helping us build a more accessible community space where adults with developmental disabilities can continue to foster independence, confidence, and a stronger sense of belonging in the Durham Region.
– Amber McKinley, Executive Director, Sunrise Developmental Support Services
QUICK FACTS § The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming. Its mandate is to build healthy and vibrant communities across Ontario by investing in community-based initiatives and strengthening the impact of the province’s non-profit sector. OTF programs support the arts, culture, heritage, sports and recreation, human and social services, and environment sectors across the province.
§ The Ontario government has invested more than $887 million in more than 8,000 projects since 2018. These investments have created more than 12,000 full time jobs and generated over $1.3 billion in economic benefits for communities across the province.
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Lorne Coe
MPP Whitby
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