Northern non-profits receive $97,000 through UWNBC

NORTHERN BC- United Way of Northern BC is providing $97,000 to 11 non-profit agencies throughout Northern BC with the Coastal GasLink Legacy Fund. It will be sent to agencies that host programs and services that support food security, poverty & social assistance, and mental health & addictions.

Some of the funding will support food sharing and security efforts through AiMHi Prince George, Alano Society of Prince George and the Autumn Food Services Society. In addition, the Northern Brain Injury Association will continue their rehabilitative services work and the Northern John Howard Society of BC will use the cash for it’s S.T.O.P Domestic Violence Prevention Program

“Due to the generosity of Coastal GasLink and its prime contractors, as well as their parent company, TC Energy, we have been able to make a real impact in communities across Northern BC with this fund! With this contribution reaching people who need support with food security services, family literacy, youth mental health, domestic violence, rehabilitative services, and more, we know it’s going to make a positive difference for so many who are in need,” says Trista Spencer, Executive Director, United Way of Northern BC. “We are so grateful to be partnered in this wonderful initiative! It’s an incredible demonstration of the amazing things we can do when we come together.”

The fund was developed to support the people who work and live in 16 communities along the Coastal GasLink project route.