Six essential non-profits in 100 Mile House, Wells, and Williams Lake, are receiving $198,295 in funding to complete needed projects.
These non-profits were chosen for their social work with vulnerable and less-served communities.
The funding originated from the Government of British Columbia’s Community Prosperity Fund, a $25 million investment in organizations and non-profits that promote poverty reduction and social inclusion.
$790,000 is being distributed to non-profits through the Prince George & Region Community Prosperity Fund. The majority of funding is being distributed to organizations within the Prince.
A non-profit in Bella Coola is also receiving funding of $25,000.
Non-profits applied for funding through the Prince George Community Foundation. Their applications were scored across different categories and then were adjudicated by the Community Foundation’s committee to determine funding amounts.
The non-profits receiving funding are:
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- $ 4,500 to the 100 Mile Pride Society to help fund the Pride 2025, Rainbow Visibility
Initiative in 100 Mile House. - $25,000 to the Canadian Mental Health Association – South Cariboo Branch to
support Senior’s Poverty Reduction in 100 Mile House. - $20,000 to Cariboo Elders Building & Recreational Society to Replace Aging Heating
& Air Condition Equipment in 100 Mile House. - $25,000 to Bella Coola Community Support Society for “lixsanaw wa Alhxapaliikw
(Horses are Medicine)” project (sexual assault prevention & healing) in Bella Coola - $25,000 to Island Mountain Arts for Island Mountain AIR Support in Wells.
- $40,000 to Williams Lake Central Business Improvement Area Association for
Downtown Willams Lake Clean Team in Williams Lake. - And $83,795 to the Social Planning Council of Williams Lake & Area for Revive Thrive Initiative, Operating Costs & Core Funding in Williams Lake.
