The Prince George Sexual Assault Centre is seeking funds to help expand its services and address the needs arising from gender-based violence.
They are seeking support from Prince George City Council for their grant application to the Northern Healthy Community Fund.
Their proposed initiative is called “Healing Pathways: Empowering Survivors in Northern B.C.” and aims to enhance the support services for survivors of gender-based violence in Prince George.
This project focuses on expanding outreach services, including counselling support groups and educational programs to better serve the diverse and growing needs of Prince George and surrounding areas.
They are applying for a grant for up to $300,000, distributed as $100,000 per year for three years and the funds would come from the Northern Development Initiative Trust.
“We believe that with the City Council’s support our application to the NDIT will stand a stronger chance of success, ultimately benefiting the community members we serve,” said Lynnel Halikowski.
The Prince George Sexual Assault Centre was started locally over 30 years ago and is the only sexual assault help centre north of Kamloops.
The centre provides counselling and support services in a safe and supportive environment for individuals, families and groups.
