ABBOTSFORD- New Democrat MLAs Pam Alexis and Bob D’Eith say local organizations will be able to restore local ecosystems, rescue animals, and keep people safe thanks to funding from the Community Gaming Grants program for environmental and public safety initiatives.

“Community Gaming Grants support organizations that offer a variety of important benefits to our communities, including public safety. This funding will help organizations across the province – like Mission’s Search and Rescue team – to keep people safe.”

Three organizations in Abbotsford and Mission are receiving over $180,000 in grants for public safety work. This can include volunteer firefighting, marine and land search and rescue operations, crime reduction and restorative justice, and emergency response and communications.

“Protecting the environment is a top issue for British Columbians, and we’re lucky to have so many people working in local organizations that are passionate about B.C.’s natural beauty and biodiversity!” said Bob D’Eith, MLA for Maple Ridge-Mission. “Not-for-profits across the province will receive funding through this stream of community gaming grants for their commitment to the environment and wildlife.”

Another 6 local not-for-profits in Abbotsford, Mission and Dewdney are receiving over $200,000 in grants for environmental initiatives such as ecosystem conservation, animal welfare, and education and outreach programs.

Over $10.5 million is being distributed through the Environment and Public Safety streams of the Community Gaming Grant program for the 2021/2022 fiscal year. $140 million are distributed annually though Community Gaming Grants to roughly 1,500 community not-for-profit organizations across all streams of the program. These grants help organizations build strong, vibrant communities across B.C.

Learn more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022MUNI0005-000123