13| O akville B eaver | T hursday,June 7,2018 insidehalton.com HaltonHighlights June2018 Halton Region supports non-profit partners to enhance residents' quality of life Keeping you informed by highlighting what makes Halton a great place to live. Gary Carr, Regional Chair Simply fresh. Simply fun. Simply local. Halton is home to a diverse agricultural sector, which includes local farms, stables, markets and many recreational activities. The local farming community provides us with access to fresh, local produce that provides many health benefits and simply tastes great. As summer approaches, it is the perfect time to discover the many farmers' markets and pick-your-own produce farms that are now open for the season. To find local fun, farms, and fresh produce, check out our easy-to-use Simply Local online map! Visit halton.ca/simplylocal to use the interactive map, get updates on what local produce is in season, and discover why supporting local agri-business is simply the best choice. Meetings at Halton Region 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville, L6M 3L1 Visit halton.ca/meetings for full schedule. June20 9:30 a.m. Regional Council Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Building Improvements at Halton Regional Centre Halton Region is improving the Halton Regional Centre (HRC) to better serve you. Due to renovation work, Regional Council meetings will be relocated to the Auditorium from April to November 2018, and Standing Committee discussions will take place at Council meetings Getting active and staying healthy in Halton has never been easier With the warmer weather upon us and summer vacations quickly approaching, I encourage everyone to get outside and explore the many escarpment parks, conservation areas, green spaces and waterfront destinations in Halton that make it easy to stay physically active. Enjoy one of the many outdoor activities Halton has to offer, such as running or cycling on one of our local trails or accessible bike paths, take a walk along the Lake Ontario waterfront or visit the Niagara escarpment for a healthy picnic lunch. To find more information on physical activity or things to see and do in Halton, visit halton.ca/healthyliving or halton.ca/tourism. The Halton Region Community Investment Fund (HRCIF) provides funding to non-profit social service and community health initiatives that support the health, safety and well-being of Halton residents. This includes programs that address mental health, prevent homelessness, support older adults, children and youth, and enhance food security. A key priority of the Halton Region Strategic Action Plan 2015-2018 is to increase the investment in the HRCIF, and Regional Council has continued to achieve this goal by increasing the funding from $702,691 in 2012 to more than $2.3 million in 2018. Since 2012, the number of projects funded has more than doubled, from 25 to 55. Working with our non-profit partners to improve access to services enables Halton Region to have a direct and tangible impact on residents'quality of life. Halton Region recently released its first-ever HRCIF Impact Report that demonstrates HRCIF's impact in the community. To read the report or to learn more about the Halton Region Community Investment Fund, visit halton.ca/investmentfund or call 311. during this time. To learn more, visit halton.ca or call 311. This page has been donated by this newspaper to communicate important information to Halton residents at no cost to taxpayers. $702,691 $2,377,691 2012 2018 $702,691 2013 $702,691 2014 $827,691 2015 $1,427,691 2016 $2,027,691 2017HRCIF FUNDING 2012-2018