Four Oshawa-based organizations are set to benefit from a combined $336,000 in funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Seed Grant stream, aimed at strengthening local programs, services, and community spaces.
The funding recipients include The Denise House ($99,900), the Canadian Automotive Museum ($88,700), Durham Community Health Centre ($82,500), and Community Living Oshawa/Clarington ($62,500). Each organization will use the funding to build resilience by supporting organizational planning, piloting new initiatives, or preparing for future growth.
The Canadian Automotive Museum plans to use the funding to develop curriculum-linked educational programs that connect students to local history and Canada’s automotive innovation. Executive Director Alex Miller-Gerard said the grant will help improve access for teachers and allow the museum to better serve families and students across the community.
At The Denise House, Executive Director Julia Fiddes said the funding will support high-quality staff training, strengthening the shelter’s ability to provide compassionate care to women and children experiencing gender-based violence.
Community Living Oshawa/Clarington Executive Director Terri Gray said the grant will help explore innovative ways to support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, expanding programs that promote inclusion, independence, and community engagement.
Meanwhile, Durham Community Health Centre CEO Francis Garwe said the funding will go a long way in supporting wraparound health services that are central to community-based care.
Since 2018, the Ontario government has invested more than $792 million through the Ontario Trillium Foundation in over 7,300 projects, creating more than 9,490 full-time jobs and generating over $1.1 billion in economic benefits across the province.
Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho said the funding helps ensure non-profit organizations can continue delivering critical programs that support skill-building, employment, and community connection.
Whitby MPP Lorne Coe, who attended the funding announcement, said organizations such as the Canadian Automotive Museum, The Denise House, Durham Community Health Centre, and Community Living Oshawa/Clarington are pillars of the Oshawa community, adding that the investment will help them better serve residents for years to come.
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