New grant offering support to barrier-free workplaces

PRINCE GEORGE- A new grant is available that encourages non-profit agencies to hire people who have lived in or are currently living in poverty. The Peers Employment and Encouraging Resiliency (PEER) grant program is seeking applications from non-profit organizations that create barrier-free, safe, and inclusive employment. Applicants can receive up to $4,000 for each person hired that has experienced or is experiencing unsheltered homelessness, who is at risk of homelessness, and/or who has experienced multiple barriers

Some of these barriers may include:

• Experience with addictions or substance use in the past or present
• Living with mental health challenges
• Being street entrenched
• Prior criminal justice involvement
• Lack of social networks and connections
• Low income
• Facing stigma associated with the above barriers

Anyone interested in applying can do so on the City of Prince George website until October 1, 2022.