Key funding for non-profits
Darren Handschuh - Jul 14, 2022 - Get Involved

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Numerous Vernon non-profits have just received a financial boost.

“There are so many organizations in our community that are dedicated to improving the lives of others, especially in times of great need,” Vernon-Monashee MLA Harwinder Sandhu said in a press release.

“With these grants, we are supporting their vital work so that they can continue being there for our friends and neighbours.”

Twenty-two organizations in Vernon-Monashee received more than $900,000 in funding through the human and social services stream of the Community Gaming Grants program.

Recipients include:

  • Vernon and District Association for Community Living – $105,000
  • North Okanagan Childcare Society – $100,000
  • North Okanagan Neurological Association – $98,000
  • North Okanagan Hospice Society – $63,000
  • Canadian Mental Health Association, Vernon and District Branch – $84,000
  • Cherryville Community Food & Resource Society – $25,000
  • North Okanagan Optimist Club – $4,500
  • Lumby & District Health Services Society – $11,000
  • Whitevalley Community Resource Centre – $54,500
  • Archway Society for Domestic Peace – $43,000
  • Community Dental Access Centre (North Okanagan) Society – $55,000
  • Family Resource Centre Society for The North Okanagan – $23,000
  • Learning Disabilities Association of British Columbia, Vernon Chapter – $5,000
  • Literacy Society of the North Okanagan – $23,500
  • Rotary Club of Vernon – $16,000
  • Rotary Club of Vernon – Silver Star – $16,000
  • Schubert Centre Society – $22,000
  • Scouts Canada – 1st BX Group – $4,100
  • Shuswap Okanagan Treatment Centre Society – $32,000
  • Vernon Lodge NO. 45 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of Canada – $20,500
  • Vernon Science & Discovery Society – $86,000
  • Vernon Upper Room Mission Society – $60,000

This year, the provincial government will distribute more than $61 million in grants to 1,364 human and social services organizations across B.C.

The funding means people can continue access to services such as food banks, children and youth programs, mental health supports, and other services that enhance health and well being, Sandhu said.


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