The provincial government is providing $136,000 in grants to support innovative projects that promote healthier communities and help prevent chronic diseases through community and school-based initiatives.
This year, the 2024-2025 LIVE WELL PEI Wellness Grant Program is funding 30 projects, highlighting the creativity and commitment of Islanders to improving health and wellness.
Among the community-focused initiatives:
- The UPEI Health and Wellness Centre is partnering up with 4th year nursing students to educate UPEI students on reducing harms related to alcohol through awareness campaigns and education modules.
- Lennox Island First Nation will support women’s health through the Tajikei Women’s Wellness Group, providing a safe and supportive space for women to focus on their well-being.
- The Charlottetown Learning Centre Foundation will be creating ‘Heart Health Kits’ and ‘Cognitive Care Kits’ for the public to easily access and borrow from the library. These kits will help make resources accessible for things blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, and information and support for caretakers who have a loved one with cognitive decline.
Schools are also leading the way with wellness projects and will use funding to inspire students and their communities, projects include:
- At Belfast Consolidated, students will develop Wellness Gardens to learn about healthy eating, sustainability, and mentorship through hands-on activities in developing and maintaining a school garden.
- Central Queens Elementary School is introducing students to art and expression through a photography club unlocking creativity in students who may have limited opportunity to participate outside of school hours.
- Queen Elizabeth Elementary is hosting sessions throughout the winter to help strength the connections between students, families, and the community. These sessions will include education on stress management, self-regulation, mental health support, and encourage deeper family bonds and stronger ties with the community.
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