The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre (CFEC) in 100 Mile House will be receiving a $104,125 Community Gaming Grant from the B.C. Liberal government at a ceremony at the CFEC office at 2 p.m. today (March 20).
This funding will support several important CFEC programs, including the Youth Zone/Youth Outreach services, the Child Care Centre, the Men’s Support Group, the Parent Child Mother Goose program, the Family Transportation program, Mom’s Self Care Group and the Family Nutrition program.
The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre is an important asset to the South Cariboo, as it provides many important services for children, youth and families in our community, says Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett.
"This $104,125 gaming grant will help support their programs to build stronger families promoting healthy communities in the South Cariboo.”
CFEC executive director Lisa De Paoli says she was extremely pleased when she heard the news.
“The Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre board and staff gratefully appreciate this funding, which will support our work to improve the health and well-being of our communities across the South Cariboo.”
Recipients in this round of grants include programs for human and social services, arts and culture, and the environment.
For those interested in applying for a grant, the full application information is available online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming.