Released on April 17, 1998
Andy Renaud, MLA for Carrot River, on behalf of Judy Bradley, ministerresponsible for the Status of Women, today presented three Melfort
women's organizations with $25,000 in grants to enable them to access
the Internet and train members to use the new communications
technologies.
The Women's Organizations On Line Program, an initiative of the
Saskatchewan Women's Secretariat, will provide $9,000 to the Stardale
Women's Group; $7,000 to the North East Crisis Intervention Centre;
and $9,000 to the Melfort Metis Women.
"This funding will enable these organizations to network more easily,
access information more quickly and serve the needs of their members
more effectively," Renaud said.
The Stardale Women's Group offers life skills, literacy and employment
training to Aboriginal and low income women.
The North East Crisis Intervention Centre provides support services
for victims of family violence and sexual assault. Services include a
24-hour crisis line, day shelter, counselling, advocacy,
transportation and support groups.
Melfort Metis Women works to enhance the social and economic
status of Metis women through programs such as skills development
and job training.
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For more information, contact:
Neena Saxena
Women's Secretariat
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-7012