Manitoba pledges $2M to Toba Centre child advocacy fundraiser

The Manitoba government announces an investment toward a new location for the Toba Centre for Children and Youth, as part of the WE WILL capital campaign. Breanna Marcelo reports.

The Manitoba government is contributing $2 million towards a fundraising campaign for the province’s only child advocacy centre.

The Toba Centre for Children and Youth hopes to raise $15 million to help pay for renovations at a new location in Winnipeg.

Premier Heather Stefanson says the province is proud to support the centre in its efforts to expand services and supports for children who have experienced abuse.

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The new facility in Assiniboine Park will allow the centre to work with law enforcement, child protection, mental health, medical and victim advocacy professionals under one roof.