Toronto, ON: Thanks to a $100,000 Capital grant that Community Head Injury Resource Services (CHIRS) received last
year from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), it was able to
replace its HVAC system. CHIRS provides a wide range of services to
clients with acquired brain injury (ABI), who often face social
isolation and have difficulties accessing support systems. CHIRS'
head office serves as the hub for clinical and social/recreational
programming.
"For
decades, CHIRS has done extraordinary work to help improve the
quality of life of people living with the effects of acquired brain
injury," said Stan Cho, MPP for Willowdale. "The provincial
government, through the Ontario Trillium Foundation, is proud to
support improvements to CHIRS' head office in North York. A new
HVAC system means CHIRS' clients will be able to participate in
clinical and social programming in a safer, more comfortable
environment."
The
grant made it possible for CHIRS to replace the aging HVAC units and
thereby offer a safer and more functional space for clinical and
social programming and reduce the impacts of disruptions in service
delivery. Consistent access to programming promotes skill
development, community integration and reduced social isolation for
our clients. The OTF grant also made it possible for CHIRS to
purchase a more environmentally efficient system. From a health and
safety perspective, the new HVAC units and upgraded filters will
facilitate improved air quality and enhanced filtration of indoor
air.
CHIRS
is very grateful to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for the very
timely and essential resources made available through OTF's Capital
grant program. For more information on CHIRS and its programs, please
visit: www.chirs.com
The
Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), an agency of the Government of
Ontario, and one of Canada's leading granting foundations
celebrates 40 years of grant-making in Ontario and making a lasting
impact in communities. Last year, OTF invested over $110M into 1,022
community projects and partnerships. Visit otf.ca
to learn more.
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Contact:
Hedy
Chandler, Chief Executive Officer
Community
Head Injury Resource Services (CHIRS)
416-240-8000
hedyc@chirs.com
