BURNABY – BC New Democrat MLAs Paul Choi, Anne Kang, and Janet Routledge say that people in Burnaby will benefit from provincial funding for community safety projects led by local organizations.

“Supporting high-risk youth matters deeply, and Yo Bro Yo Girl is doing incredible work to make sure young people are seen and supported,” said Janet Routledge, MLA for Burnaby North. “Their one-on-one approach helps ensure no one is left behind.”

In Burnaby, three projects are receiving a total of $69,121. Local projects include:

• Youth Hub Integrated Youth Support, Yo Bro Yo Girl Youth Initiative Society – $40,000
• Sexual Assault Forensic Examination training (SAFE), BCIT – $25,000
• Site security, Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre – $4121

“The Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre is such a valued part of our community,” said Paul Choi, MLA for Burnaby South-Metrotown. “This funding will help keep their events safe and welcoming for everyone to enjoy.”

“Survivors of gender-based violence deserve care that is compassionate and trauma-informed,” said Anne Kang, MLA for Burnaby Centre. “It’s meaningful to see these funds supporting their healing journeys by providing nurses specialized training.”

The BC New Democrat government is providing $8.23 million through the Civil Forfeiture Grant Program, supporting 173 community-led projects across the province. The funding comes from the seized proceeds of unlawful activity, which are redirected back into making our communities safer.

Projects receiving this funding focus on areas including crime prevention, Indigenous healing, restorative justice, addressing gender-based and domestic violence, child and youth supports, and addressing hate crimes.

This year, the new anti-hate funding stream supports organizations and meeting places for groups that may be at higher-risk of hate-motivated crimes, like LGBTQ2S+, faith-based, or minority cultural groups.

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