Courtenay-Comox – New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard says that people who receive services from local non-profits will benefit from funding to improve community health, accessibility and well-being.
“These organizations serve countless people, from all walks of life, in Courtenay-Comox,” said MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard. “Whether it is the Comox Valley Hospice, the Head Injury Society, LUSH Valley Food Action Society, or any of the other 30 local organizations receiving funding- I am so grateful for their contribution.”
This year, 33 organizations in the Courtenay-Comox region received over $1,000,000 in funding through the human and social services stream of the Community Gaming Grants program. Recipients include:
- Comox Valley Hospice Society- $99,300
- LUSH Food Action Society- $94,000
- Comox Valley Child Development Association- $88,000
- Stepping Stones Recovery House for Women Society- $60,000
- John Howard Society of North Island- $60,000
This year, the New Democrat government will distribute more than $61 million in grants to 1,364 human and social services organizations around B.C. This 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 wellbeing.
Quick Facts:
- Community Gaming Grants provides around $140 million annually to approximately 5,000 not-for-profit organizations that deliver services to people throughout the province.
- In addition to human and social services, the grants fund arts, culture and sport, public safety and environmental conservation, as well as parent and district parent advisory councils in B.C. schools.
For more information on Community Gaming Grants, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/gambling-fundraising/gaminggrants/community-gaming-grants
Community Gaming Grants for Courtenay-Comox:
| Black Creek Community Association | $19,000 |
| Comox Valley Children’s Day Care Society | $36,100 |
| d’Esterre Seniors’ Centre Association | $11,250 |
| Rotary Club of Comox | $7,000 |
| Scouts Canada – 1st Comox | $1,200 |
| 4R’s Education Centre (Soc.) | $45,000 |
| Alano Club of Courtenay | $55,000 |
| Beaufort Child Care Society | $20,500 |
| Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks – Lodge #60 – Courtenay | $11,000 |
| Comox Bay Care Society | $23,500 |
| Comox Valley Child Development Association | $88,000 |
| Comox Valley Family Services Association | $15,250 |
| Comox Valley Food Bank Society | $66,250 |
| Comox Valley Head Injury Society | $23,000 |
| Comox Valley Hospice Society | $99,300 |
| Comox Valley Monarch Lions Club | $20,000 |
| Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society | $50,000 |
| Comox Valley Toy Library Society | $1,800 |
| Comox Valley Transition Society | $70,000 |
| Eureka Support Society | $9,200 |
| Glacier View Lodge Society | $12,200 |
| John Howard Society of North Island | $60,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Courtenay | $20,000 |
| Lake Trail Community Education Society | $45,500 |
| L’Arche Comox Valley | $27,000 |
| LUSH Valley Food Action Society | $94,000 |
| Scouts Canada – 3rd Courtenay | $900 |
| Soroptimist International Of Courtenay | $10,000 |
| Stepping Stones Recovery House for Women Society | $60,000 |
| Today ‘N’ Tomorrow Learning Society | $18,000 |
| Valley Charitable Gaming Society | $23,000 |
| Vancouver Island Mountain Sports Society | $9,000 |
| Wiseland Humanitarian Association | $17,200 |