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COVID-19 funding

38 charities across Northern B.C. and Cariboo receive funding support amidst pandemic

Aug 7, 2020 | 5:00 AM

PRINCE GEORGE—38 charities across Northern B.C. and the Cariboo are receiving $294,495 to help address organizations emerging needs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

The grants are part of the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF), funded by the federal government and are being distributed by the Prince George Community Foundation. The money will help fund PPE, cleaning materials, support mental health services, food banks, hamper programs, technology support and more.

“The Prince George Community Foundation is pleased to be able to support our communities through the disbursement of these funds to help charities pivot in order to remain operational during this pandemic.”— Mindy Stroet, Director of Development, PG Community Foundation

Some of the organizations included are:

  • AiMHi, Prince George
  • Autumn Services Centre, Fraser Lake
  • BC Cancer Foundation, Prince George
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern BC
  • KSAN House Society, Terrace

The ECSF is a $350 million fund that is being implemented with Community Foundations of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross, and United Way Centraide Canada, in partnership with local foundations across the country.

For a full list of organizations receiving funding click here.