York Region invites proposals fromcommunity service agencies for 2004 projects

NEWMARKET – The Regional Municipality of York invites community service agencies to submit proposals for funding under its Community Development and Investment Funding (CDIF) Strategy. The Region is accepting proposals for 2004 community service projects relating to one or more of the following:

§ Employment and financial supports

§ Family and children services

§ Homelessness projects

§ Sustainability and capacity building

Interested agencies can obtain a Request For Proposal package in person from the Supplies and Services Branch of York Region, located at 17250 Yonge Street in Newmarket. Ask for Proposal # P-03-60. RFP packages can also be couriered upon request.

For more information, contact the Supplies and Services Branch 1-877-464-9675, ext.1668 or visit the Region's Web site at www.region.york.on.ca and click on "What's New." The deadline for proposals is November 13, 2003 at 1:00 p.m.

Contact: Wendy Lewis, Corporate Communications, York Region

- (905) 830-4444 or 1-877-464-9675, ext. 1238

- Email: wendy.lewis@region.york.on.ca

The Regional Municipality of York is committed to providing cost-effective, quality services that respond to the needs of our rapidly growing communities. York Region is comprised of the following nine area municipalities: Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Whitchurch-Stouffville. For more information, visit our Web site at: www.region.york.on.ca

Contact: Patrick Casey, Senior Media Relations Specialist, York Region

(905) 830-4444, ext. 1235
Email: patrick.casey@region.york.on.ca