Two Moose Jaw organizations that provide essential services for adults with intellectual disabilities are receiving provincial funding for crucial facility upgrades. Moose Jaw Diversified Services will get a grant for window and door replacement, while Moose Jaw Families for Change Inc. is set to receive funding for exterior accessibility upgrades.
The local grants are part of a province-wide investment of approximately $1.3 million from the Government of Saskatchewan to improve the safety and accessibility of group homes and day programs. This investment, included in the 2025-26 Budget, will support renovations and repairs at 21 third-party service organizations across Saskatchewan. Projects include everything from kitchen and bathroom upgrades to fire-safety enhancements and other structural repairs.
"The Ministry of Social Services is proud to work with partners across Saskatchewan to provide services to our shared clients," Social Services Minister Terry Jenson said. "By investing in capital improvements, we ensure that our service delivery partners can continue to deliver quality programming to adults with intellectual disabilities so they can live with dignity, purpose and choice in their communities."
The funded organizations operate residential services that offer supportive community living for individuals with intellectual disabilities, as well as day programs that help participants build skills, form relationships, and gain work experience.
For information on how to access supports for intellectual disabilities, residents can contact their nearest Ministry of Social Services office or email clsd.info@gov.sk.ca.