More children in SDG to benefit from Success By 6

In March 2004 Success By 6 - SDG announced funding to five area neighbourhoods as part of their new Neighbourhood Grants.

This time around they are funding four more groups to deliver programs to children 0-6 as part of their new Program Grants.
June 18th was the deadline for the first call for proposals to Success by 6 for Program Grants. The successful programs benefit children 0-6 in Cornwall and Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) for a total allocation of $35,790.00.

The programs include: Bébé Fête/Baby FAST by Partir d'un bon pas & Équipe psycho-sociale – an 8 week bilingual program for young parents (moms and dads) and their babies (0-3 yrs). Sessions are filled with crafts, family centered activities, adult discussion time, family meals and helpful tips about babies. All family members such as siblings & grandparents are encouraged to participate; "Learning Readiness" program at Maxville Public School that includes 20 three hour modules for children under 3 years old and 24 four hour modules for children 3-6 yrs.; Home Literacy Pilot Project by the International Literacy Coalition - developed across Eastern Ontario, Akwesasne and Northern New York State, the objective is to enhance the literacy levels of children from birth to school age; Summer Recreation Program by Cornwall & Area Housing - a recreation program for children 0-6 (and their siblings) who reside in the low-income housing complex in Alexandria.

Success by 6 is sponsored by the United Way of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry, and funded in part by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The goal of the initiative is to ensure that children get off to a good start in life.

Closing dates for proposals for Neighbourhood Grants are March 31 and September 30 of each year. Program Grants are available annually.

Information and Application forms about Success By 6 are available from the Administrative Coordinator. Please contact us about your idea before applying. We can offer support in the application process.

Contact Information:

Carmen Cousineau, Administrative Coordinator
c/o United Way of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
331 Water Street East
P.O. Box 441
Cornwall, ON
K6H 5T2
Tel: (613) 360-7026
Fax: (613) 360-6337

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