Government Funding Boosts Process Efficiency For SFCS

Sep 04, 2024

The Community Services Recovery Fund was a one-time $400 million investment from the Government of Canada to support community service organizations, including charities, non-profits and Indigenous governing bodies, as they adapt and modernize their organizations.  Southern Frontenac Community Services (“SFCSC”) “Rural Integrated Technology Project” was one of the successful applications for this fund and worked locally with the Community Foundation for Kingston and Area.

SFCSC was very grateful to receive over $96,000 from the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund.  The funds were used to engage experienced consultants who reviewed the internal administrative processes and completed a comprehensive assessment on improvements for the organization. SFCSC took advantage of new software, identified mechanisms to reduce manual entries and implemented improved reporting practices. In addition, an IT audit and an assessment for a transition to a cloud-based server was established. These efforts have significantly enhanced SFCSC’s resources and budget planning. This project has increased SFCSC’s ability to adapt and thrive in a digital landscape, ensuring they can better serve the community now and in the future. More people are requiring support with basic necessities like food and meals. Additionally, as the senior population in South Frontenac and Rural Kingston continues to expand, we are preparing to be able to support more seniors in our community.

SFCSC felt that taking on this project, alongside their capital expansion project, was ambitious, but small non-profit organizations rarely receive support for the business needs required to modernize and scale. As the long-term recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we welcome the Government of Canada’s push for a more inclusive model of economic growth that creates opportunities for everyone in Canada. SFCSC sincerely appreciates the steps to support community-based organizations striving to make a difference.

This project was funded by the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund.