PICKERING, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 30, 2011 (News Durham): The Devi Mandir Hindu Temple in Pickering is expanding and a grant from the Ontario government is helping cover the costs. The Satya Sanatan Dharma Cultural Sabha of Canada, also known as Devi Mandir, will receive $422,300 over 18 months. The money will go towards repairs and upgrades of the facility including the installation of a solar panel roof system and an expansion and renovation of the kitchen.
The funds come from the Province’s Community Capital Fund, which is a $50-million fund helping non-profit organizations with capital projects. Devi Mandir, located on Brock Road in Pickering, serves the South East Asian community in Ajax and Pickering.
“Local non-profit organizations deliver programs that people depend on to improve their quality of life,” said Pickering MPP, Mr. Dickson. “This support from the Province of Ontario is helping our friends at the Devi Mandir continue important work that will help individuals contribute more to our economy.”