The Harmony Centre in Owen Sound was visited by Bruce Grey Owen Sound MPP Rick Byers recently.
Byers was there to see the progress made after the Harmony Centre received an $18,000 Community Building Fund grant from the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The grant allowed the Harmony Centre to obtain better internet equipment and services, including Ethernet hard-wiring in 14 different spots onsite where stone walls made WiFi impossible to access. The project was completed in March of this year. Funds were also used to offset increased costs related to cleaning during the pandemic.
The Community Building Grant was "designed to help non-profit organizations with key operational costs and for the Harmony Centre it did that and also enabled it to improve internet access for staff, volunteers and people using the space," according to officials.
“It was great to see directly how the Harmony Centre has used the Community Building Fund from the Ontario Trillium Fund. Congratulations to the Harmony Centre team for your great work the important ongoing role you play in the community,” shared MPP Byers.
"The impact of this Ontario Trillium Foundation grant cannot be overstated,” said Sandy Stevenson, Acting Chair of the Harmony Centre. “This grant has allowed needed renovations to be made. The Harmony Centre and its users are now able to serve our community remotely as well as in person which is a boon to our wide-spread community.”
If you wish to enquire about using the space for your meeting or hosting an event, please visit the website at: www.harmonycentreos.ca
