Over $318,000 in funding put towards multiple Prince George organizations

19 non-profit organizations in Prince George received funding through the Prince George and Region Prosperity Fund.

$318,095 is being provided by the Prince George Community Foundation through the $25 million investment made by the province aimed at poverty reduction and and social inclusion.

“Over the past few years, British Columbians continue to showcase resilience, innovation, and tenacity as they face new challenges,” said Megan Dykeman, Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-profits.

The organizations in Prince George include:

• $33,000 to PG Brain Injured Group for All Inclusive Programming – Education,
  Supportive & Social Connections.
• $30,000 to St. Michael & All Angels Anglican Church for Project Delivery Support for
  Food Redistribution Program.
• $10,000 to PG Council of Seniors for Operating Support for the Senior Resource Centre.
• $25,000 to Northern Community Counselling Centre Society for General Operating Support.
• $6,000 to PG Therapeutic Riding Association to Hire an Administration Person.
• $50,000 to YMCA BC for their YMCA Youth Supports, Northern BC Program.
• $10,500 to Prince George Conservatory of Music for Programming for Low-Income
  Students.
• $18,595 to Caledonia Nordic Ski Club for the Development of an Outdoor Indigenous
  Education Centre.
• $10,000 to Prince George Humane Society for Affordable Access to Veterinary Care.
• $5,000 to Carney Hill Neighbourhood Centre for the Hadih House Community Kitchen.
• $10,000 to Spruce Capital Senior Citizens Recreation Society for Operating Support
  of their lunch program and for Custodial Services.
• $10,000 to 1st Chilco Northern Lights (Girl Guides) for the Multibranch Neurodiverse Girl Guide Unit.
• $30,000 to Hart highlands Winter Club for Operating Support.
• $20,000 to PG Downtown Business Improvement Association for their Downtown
  Clean & Safe Program.
• $25,000 to Prince George Share Hope Society for Operational Funding for Share
  Housing.
• $10,000 to Prince George and District Senior Citizens Activity Centre Society for
  Operating Support.
• $15,000 to Lheidli T’enneh First Nation for the Returning to the Land Project.
• $20,000 to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church for project funding for Queer Youth Group.
• $10,000 to Elder Citizen’s Recreation Association for Operating Support.

33 organizations across Northern BC received funding, totalling $790,000.