Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Three Prince Rupert groups/organizations highlighted in funding update from Provincial government

A trio of local organizations and community groups are sharing in some provincial funding today, with  NDP government allocating over 133,000 dollars towards their programs in the community.

The projects of note for Prince Rupert provide for community health, accessibility and well-being and were on the receiving end of the welcome news from MLA Jennifer Rice today.

Among those to receive funding from Victoria include:

Friendship house Association of Prince Rupert – Emergency social services, outreach - $80,000 

Change Makers’ Education Society – Children, youth and family services, education, tutoring services - $20,000 

Price Rupert Unemployed Centre Society – Human and social services - $33,000

The funding comes from the Provincial Government's Community Gaming Grant funding program, you can learn more about how to access funding from the program here.

Towards the funding for local initiatives theNorth Coast MLA outlined the focus for the work that is done through the programs in the community.

“Over the past couple years the needs for supports such as childcare, foodbanks, mental health and  addictions supports and family services has grown. 

This funding will be able to help a wide range of organizations so they’re able to continue supporting people and keeping up with the growing needs of the community.” -- Jennifer Rice, MLA for North Coast. 

Today's announcement also included an update of some of the recent funding delivered to Prince Rupert groups through this year.

333 Recovery Homes Society - $1,800 
Change Makers’ Education Society - $20,000 
Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert - $80,000 
Prince Rupert and District Hospice Society - $9,400 
Prince Rupert Growing Space Society - $18,500 
Prince Rupert Lions Club - $30,000 
Prince Rupert Options for Social Growth Society - $16,000 
Prince Rupert Unemployed Centre Society - $16,000

More notes on provincial themes can be explored from our archive page.

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