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As a non-profit organization who has supported children and youth for over 45 years, Banyan understands the importance of and rewards for engaging students as a direct pathway for developing a positive resilient future between self and community.<\/p>\n
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Taking the goal to build an inspiring place to work, Banyan embarked on building a new era through innovative approaches for establishing meaningful reciprocal relationships with educational institutions and student placements.<\/p>\n
To date, Banyan has successfully established Affiliation Agreements with Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Humber Polytechnic, Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology, Niagara College Canada, and Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning.<\/p>\n
Read \u201cTaylor\u2019s Story<\/a>\u201d to learn how Banyan takes the time to network and build connections with their placement students and the invaluable impact they carry forward.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/banyanannualreport.org\/2025\/taylor\/” button_text=”Read Taylor’s Story” button_alignment=”center” button_alignment_tablet=”center” button_alignment_phone=”center” button_alignment_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_class=”mybutton buttonmodule” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_bg_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_image=”https:\/\/banyanannualreport.org\/2025\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/06\/arrow.png” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”50px” button_font=”|700|||||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”|||600px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|||50px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|20px||20px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding=”|80px|||false|false” 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This passion is at the forefront of building and sustaining our partnerships and collaborations.<\/p>\n Here are just a few examples of what Banyan was able to achieve during 2024-25:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Banyan has Senior Leadership Representation” open_toggle_text_color=”#8ce9ff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#8ce9ff” icon_color=”#cedf00″ toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”28px” open_icon_color=”#cedf00″ open_toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”28px” admin_label=”Toggle” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#8ce9ff” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”28px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”19px” body_line_height=”1.3em” body_link_font=”||||on||||” body_link_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width_tablet=”81%” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”1075px” custom_margin=”||18px|||” custom_padding=”||30px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||21px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|0px|21px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ body_font_size_tablet=”19px” body_font_size_phone=”14px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_width_top=”3px” border_color_top=”#555fcc” border_width_right=”0px” border_width_bottom=”0px” border_color_bottom=”#555fcc” border_width_left=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/span>Banyan has Senior Leadership Representation on Hamilton\u2019s Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan<\/span><\/a> \u2013 Community Leadership Table and Niagara\u2019s Building Safer Communities<\/span><\/a> Action Table. These initiatives are provincially legislated for municipalities across Ontario and aim to ensure residents feel safe, have a sense of belonging and can meet their needs for education, healthcare, food, housing, income, and social and cultural expression.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Adult Protection Services Workers (APSW)” open_toggle_text_color=”#8ce9ff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#8ce9ff” icon_color=”#cedf00″ toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”28px” open_icon_color=”#cedf00″ open_toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”28px” admin_label=”Toggle” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#8ce9ff” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”28px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”19px” body_line_height=”1.3em” body_link_font=”||||on||||” body_link_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width_tablet=”81%” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”1075px” custom_margin=”||18px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||21px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|0px|21px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ body_font_size_tablet=”19px” body_font_size_phone=”14px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_all=”#555fcc” border_width_top=”3px” border_color_top=”#555fcc” border_width_right=”0px” border_width_bottom=”0px” border_color_bottom=”#555fcc” border_width_left=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/span>Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) invited Banyan to sit on their APSW West Region provider group. Banyan Co-Chairs the group to discuss issues, challenges, and trends relating to Developmental Service programs.<\/p>\n <\/span>Banyan\u2019s APSW team formed a partnership with the McMaster Best Buddies Program<\/span><\/a> to facilitate friendships by pairing McMaster students with adults in the greater Hamilton community who have an intellectual disability.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Banyan\u2019s Self-Understanding and Regulation of Emotions Program (SURE)” open_toggle_text_color=”#8ce9ff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#8ce9ff” icon_color=”#cedf00″ toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”28px” open_icon_color=”#cedf00″ open_toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”28px” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#8ce9ff” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”28px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”19px” body_line_height=”1.3em” body_link_font=”||||on||||” body_link_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width_tablet=”81%” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”1075px” custom_margin=”||18px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||21px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|0px|21px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ body_font_size_tablet=”19px” body_font_size_phone=”14px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_width_top=”3px” border_color_top=”#555fcc” border_width_right=”0px” border_width_bottom=”0px” border_color_bottom=”#555fcc” border_width_left=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/span>Read \u201c<\/b><\/span>Taylor\u2019s Story<\/b><\/span><\/a>\u201d<\/b><\/span> to learn how Banyan\u2019s Self-Understanding and Regulation of Emotions program (SURE) began a partnership with the Eva Rothwell Center<\/span><\/a> to facilitate an 8week group at their location.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Partner Assault Response (PAR)” open_toggle_text_color=”#8ce9ff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#8ce9ff” icon_color=”#cedf00″ toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”28px” open_icon_color=”#cedf00″ open_toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”28px” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#8ce9ff” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”28px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”19px” body_line_height=”1.3em” body_link_font=”||||on||||” body_link_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width_tablet=”81%” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”1075px” custom_margin=”||18px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||21px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|0px|21px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” body_font_size_tablet=”19px” body_font_size_phone=”14px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_width_top=”3px” border_color_top=”#555fcc” border_width_right=”0px” border_width_bottom=”0px” border_color_bottom=”#555fcc” border_width_left=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span>Banyan became a member of the Hamilton Police <\/i>Services Intimate Partner Violence Unit\u2019s \u201cHigh Risk Committee\u201d which bring community partners and police together to discuss how they can work together to offer supports for the victim, accused, and children. <\/i><\/p>\n On May 13, 2025 <\/i>Banyan hosted Probation and Parole\u2019s Day of Domestic Violence Training <\/i>and were keynote speakers at the event. Community partners, including Hamilton Police Services and Victim Services, were also present.<\/p>\n Banyan\u2019s collaboration with the Domestic Violence Crown (DV) & Probation and Parole community continues to flourish. Their feedback for Banyan\u2019s exceptional weekly court support, seamless transitions of court orders, immediate service delivery, and optimizing the court process collaborates with Hamilton Police Services\u2019 feedback commending Banyan for reducing risk and providing seamless service delivery to a very challenging population. At the Domestic Violence Court Advisory Committee, Banyan was highlighted by the Domestic Violence Crown Attorney as well as the Probation Court Liaison Officer, as providing exceptional program support to PAR clients as well as support to the victims.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Grocer-Ease” open_toggle_text_color=”#8ce9ff” closed_toggle_text_color=”#8ce9ff” icon_color=”#cedf00″ toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”28px” open_icon_color=”#cedf00″ open_toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”28px” module_id=”grocerease” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#8ce9ff” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”28px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”19px” body_line_height=”1.3em” body_link_font=”||||on||||” body_link_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width_tablet=”81%” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”1075px” custom_margin=”||18px|||” custom_padding=”||0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||21px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|0px|21px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” body_font_size_tablet=”19px” body_font_size_phone=”14px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_width_top=”3px” border_color_top=”#555fcc” border_width_right=”0px” border_width_bottom=”0px” border_color_bottom=”#555fcc” border_width_left=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Coordinator Community Services represents Banyan on the Seniors at Risk in Hamilton Collaborative table which facilitates timely interventions and offers support for seniors impacted by issues such as dementia, abuse\/exploitation, mental and physical health challenges, precarious housing, food insecurity and social isolation.<\/p>\n Going above and beyond, the coordinator\u2019s passion for transformational change and quality improvement developed a gift-giving initiative for the vulnerable served, and in 2024-25 created a Community Pantry to help support clients across the organization with food security.<\/p>\n The success of these endeavours could not have been made possible without community partnerships and connections, to name a few:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_heading title=”Objective #2: Expand upon partnerships & programs to improve transition through continuum for people of all ages with complex needs.” module_id=”partnershipcollab2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” title_font_size=”32px” background_enable_color=”off” width_tablet=”90%” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”1075px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”23px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”32px|||0px|false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”30px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_all=”#555ecc” border_width_top=”3px” border_width_right=”0px” border_color_right=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” border_style_right=”none” border_style_bottom=”none” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=”The Vision to Inspire” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_color=”#8ce9ff” title_font_size=”28px” background_enable_color=”off” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”1075px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”0px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||0px|false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”38px” title_font_size_phone=”38px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_color_bottom=”#ff8400″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.2em” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#FFFFFF” link_font_size=”19px” max_width=”1075px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” width__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Banyan\u2019s Engagement Day<\/a> brought together 28 community partners and service providers to better understand the needs of the community and how to partner and strengthen ongoing work being done within the sector. During discussion local child welfare agencies identified the desperate need to provide a stable, responsive, and supportive home environment for Hamilton\u2019s youth in crisis.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”The Passion to Care” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_color=”#8ce9ff” title_font_size=”28px” background_enable_color=”off” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”1075px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”0px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||0px|false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”38px” title_font_size_phone=”38px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_bottom=”#ff8400″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.3em” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#FFFFFF” link_font_size=”19px” max_width=”1075px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” width__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Taking this feedback to heart, Banyan embarked upon and successfully became the first licensed Staff Model Home program under the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services in the Province of Ontario. Learn more.<\/a> Banyan\u2019s 2-bed Transitional Out of Home Program<\/a> not only effectively utilizes space at The Manor located on Mohawk Road in Hamilton, but it provides the following evidence informed services as core elements of the program:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”financialhealth” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#cedf00″ background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset=”-5%” background_vertical_offset=”-4%” width=”100%” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/banyanannualreport.org\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/06\/ripple_bottomleftside_quarter.png” 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global_colors_info=”{}” width__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n As a publicly funded organization, Banyan must comply with the Province\u2019s Broader Public Sector Accountability Act 2010 (BPSAA) in the areas of compensation, expenses, perquisites, business documents and procurement. At Banyan, complying with this directive and updating Banyan\u2019s financial policies and procedures to align with the BPSAA was simply not enough.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”The Passion to Care” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”28px” background_enable_color=”off” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”1075px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”0px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||0px|false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”38px” title_font_size_phone=”38px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_bottom=”#ff8400″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#1e1e1e” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.2em” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#000000″ max_width=”1075px” global_colors_info=”{}” width__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n From the Board of Directors to the frontline workers, Banyan provided educational trainings across the organization to ensure understanding of and compliance with the BPSAA. By extension, Banyan publishes their BPSAA financial accountability online.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Banyan\u2019s New Website” open_toggle_text_color=”#000f9f” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000f9f” icon_color=”#555ecc” toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”28px” open_icon_color=”#555ecc” open_toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”28px” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#000f9f” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”28px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#1e1e1e” body_font_size=”19px” body_line_height=”1.3em” body_link_font=”||||on||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width_tablet=”81%” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”1075px” custom_margin=”||18px|||” custom_padding=”||20px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||21px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|0px|21px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ body_font_size_tablet=”19px” body_font_size_phone=”14px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_width_top=”3px” border_color_top=”#00a7cf” border_width_right=”0px” border_width_bottom=”3px” border_color_bottom=”#00a7cf” border_width_left=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n In 2024-25 Banyan launched its new website. The design is fresh and current with today\u2019s online digital capabilities and user-friendly navigation.\u00a0 With the redesign came a dedicated page for Banyan\u2019s accountability to the BPSAA. We encourage our online audience to visit our new website.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_heading title=”Objectives #1: Continuously scan for grant opportunities and submit at least two grant applications annually.” module_id=”financialhealth2″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_color=”#1e1e1e” title_font_size=”32px” background_enable_color=”off” width_tablet=”90%” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”1075px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”0px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||0px|false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”30px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_bottom=”#000f9f” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=”Objectives #2: Create & implement sustainability plans for Grocer Ease and Self-Understanding and Regulating Emotions (SURE) programs.” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h3″ title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_color=”#1e1e1e” title_font_size=”32px” background_enable_color=”off” width_tablet=”90%” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”1075px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”0px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||0px|false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”” title_font_size_phone=”30px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_bottom=”#000f9f” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=”The Vision to Inspire” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”28px” background_enable_color=”off” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”1075px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”0px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||0px|false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”38px” title_font_size_phone=”38px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_color_bottom=”#ff8400″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#1e1e1e” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.2em” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#000000″ max_width=”1075px” global_colors_info=”{}” width__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n The social, political, and financial environment is ever-evolving in today\u2019s world.\u00a0 Upholding Banyan\u2019s values for Advocacy and Social Justice, the Board of Directors proactively identified the means to diversify funding to sustain programs for at-risk populations served.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”The Passion to Care” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”28px” background_enable_color=”off” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”80%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”1075px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”0px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||0px|false|false” title_font_size_tablet=”38px” title_font_size_phone=”38px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_color_bottom=”#ff8400″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#1e1e1e” text_font_size=”19px” text_line_height=”1.2em” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#000000″ max_width=”1075px” global_colors_info=”{}” width__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”]<\/p>\n Uniting people around the cause, Banyan set a course for attracting community funders to maintain current program growth while opening new opportunities and synergies. The success of our 2024-25 efforts went beyond our wildest imagination.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Funding Awarded by United Way Halton & Hamilton (UWHH)” open_toggle_text_color=”#000f9f” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000f9f” icon_color=”#555ecc” toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”28px” open_icon_color=”#555ecc” open_toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”28px” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#000f9f” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”28px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#1e1e1e” body_font_size=”19px” body_line_height=”1.3em” body_link_font=”||||on||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width_tablet=”81%” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”1075px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||21px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||21px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|0px|21px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ body_font_size_tablet=”19px” body_font_size_phone=”14px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_width_top=”3px” border_color_top=”#00a7cf” border_width_right=”0px” border_width_bottom=”3px” border_color_bottom=”#00a7cf” border_width_left=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n <\/span> With the generous support of UWHH, Banyan is able to allocate funds to support Food Security with seniors who are struggling until they can be connected to other community supports. This helps to elevate budget pressures and allow for more clients to be supported off the Grocer-Ease Program<\/a> waitlist. Additionally, the United Way provided clinical support for our Violence Against Women (VAW) Program.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Adult Protection Services Workers (APSW)” open_toggle_text_color=”#000f9f” closed_toggle_text_color=”#000f9f” icon_color=”#555ecc” toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”28px” open_icon_color=”#555ecc” open_toggle_icon=”||divi||400″ open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”28px” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#000f9f” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_font_size=”28px” body_font=”|300|||||||” body_text_color=”#1e1e1e” body_font_size=”19px” body_line_height=”1.3em” body_link_font=”||||on||||” background_color=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” width_tablet=”81%” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”1075px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||21px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||21px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|0px|21px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” body_font_size_tablet=”19px” body_font_size_phone=”14px” body_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” border_width_top=”0px” border_color_top=”#00a7cf” border_width_right=”0px” border_width_bottom=”3px” border_color_bottom=”#00a7cf” border_width_left=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span> Banyan was successful in obtaining Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) funds to develop a skills program focusing on areas of learning necessary for clients to move out on their own. The funding is used to develop and implement a program to teach life skills such as laundry, budgeting\/paying bills, cleaning, grocery shopping and safety considerations.<\/p>\n\n
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