As a way to reward local organizations and the work done to unite Prince George, the city held a grant ceremony today (Nov. 25).
In total, $130,865 was divided and distributed to 30 non-profits and community organizations to help fund ongoing projects and/or events taking place in 2020 that help promote the northern capital, bring residents together, celebrate diversity, or help those struggling in day-to-day life.
“It’s about organizations that work diligently in the community and provide services really that, and I know it’s very cliche-ish, but it makes the city what it is, and it gives other folks an opportunity to participate and I want to thank you all on behalf of council for the work you do,” said Mayor Lyn Hall in council chambers to the representatives from the recipients.
Each year, the City of Prince George calls local groups to apply for funds.
Today’s came from the myPG Community and Community Enhancement Grants.
The non-profits, community associations and organizations that received grant money, and where the funds will be spent, are as follows (in alphabetical order):
- Alban Classical Artist Society = Healing Music
- AWAC (Advocating for Women and Community) = Expose marginalized individuals to post-secondary education
- BC Schizophrenia Society = Jingle Bell Jam - Seasonal celebration
- Beaverly Community Association = Special events and marketing of recreational programs in Beaverly
- Blackburn Community Association = Special events and marketing of recreational programs in Blackburn
- Caledonia Adaptive Snow Sports Society = Open House and "Try-it" event for adapted snow sports
- Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) = Assist clients learn life skills/Resource Housing Outreach
- Carney Hill Neighbourhood Centre = Family Unity Cooking
- CFUR 88.7 Radio (UNBC campus radio) = Radio broadcast skills for youth and youth at risk
- College Heights Community Association = Halloween events and fireworks
- Connect PG = Great Park Escape
- Crisis Centre for Northern BC = Student Peer Suicide Prevention
- Downtown Prince George = Winterfest
- Emmaus Place Society = Activities for seniors' home
- Exploration Place = Chinese New Year’s fireworks
- It’s my very own Bags of Love = Welcome bags for Foster Kids
- Mennonite Central Committee = Seniors' Social Time
- Mennonite Central Committee = Multicultural Event
- Mustard Seed = Growing Healthy Families
- Northern Adaptive Sports Association (NASA) = Para Ice Hockey program
- Omineca Arts Centre = Artists on the Street (Artist in Residence Program)
- Omineca Arts Centre = Outdoor Community Mural
- Prince George and District Music Festival = Adjudicated festival for youth to perform music.
- Prince George Red Dress Society = Red Dress Campaign
- Prince George Safe Attitudes and Actions = Youth education on safe decisions
- St. Vincent De Paul Society = Store Donations Coordinator
- South Bowl Community Association = Neighbourhood Family Fun Nights
- Spinal Cord Injury BC = Connect Active Living PG/Wellness for all
- Tapestry Singers = Year-end community appreciation concert
- Two Rivers Gallery = Youth Maker Lab
- West Bowl Community Association = Community outdoor ice rinks supplies
- YMCA of Northern BC = YMCA Healthy Kids Day
City of Prince George Community Coordinator Doug Hofstede acted as master of ceremonies, while Mayor Hall and Councillors Susan Scott, Murry Krause, Brian Skakun, Cori Ramsay, Kyle Sampson and Terri McConnachie handed out the funds.
Councillors Frank Everitt and Garth Frizzell were unable to attend.
