the centre will house an expanded version of the giant steps school , currently located on connaught ave. in western n.d.g., an expanded adult education and employment centre, as well as a library and community centre. the new school will also be designed to operate as an autism research and innovation centre.
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tracy pennimpede, director of the giant steps foundation, said fundraising for the centre began in march 2020, just before the covid-19 pandemic hit. she was amazed that despite the uncertain times, donors have chipped in about $27 million, including $1.3 million from parents and the school’s board of directors. the foundation is still hoping to raise about $10 million from the private sector and the federal government.
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