Human and social service organizations in the East Kootenay that help citizens in need shared in $24,516,591 in community gaming grants, the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development reported recently.

A total of $194,000 is coming to organizations in Cranbrook and Columbia Valley, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender announced last week.

Community gaming grants benefit food banks, hospital auxiliaries, hospice societies, wellness providers, service clubs, counselling services and organizations that assist people coping with challenging life situations, including addictions, serious injuries or disabilities.

Every year, the Government of British Columbia approves community gaming grants distributed among specific sectors, including arts and culture, sport, environment, public safety, human and social services, parent advisory councils and district parent advisory councils. The human and social services sector receives the largest share of annual gaming grant funding, a ministry press release related.

“British Columbians who face challenging personal situations count on the compassionate support of the human and social service organizations in their local communities. Every year, these organizations receive the largest portion of approximately $135 million in community gaming grants approved by the B.C. government. I commend them for the wonderful work they do to help people in need,” Fassbender said.

Regional organizations receiving funding:

Cranbrook

Canadian Mental Health Association for the Kootenays – $75,000; Cranbrook Boys and Girls Club – $29,000; Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3032 – $18,000; Lions Club of Cranbrook – $20,000; Rotary Club of Cranbrook $25,000; Royal Canadian Legion Branch #24 – Ladies Auxiliary – $10,000; Scouts Canada – 5th Cranbrook $4,000.

Columbia Valley

Fairmont and District Lions Club – $13,000.

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