Connaught Youth Centre Society in Prince George, BC receives $58,000 in funding
We are so excited to officially announce that the Connaught Youth Centre is a recipient of the 2024 Community Spaces Program and received $58,000 in funding!A cheque was presented on June 13 at 1:30pm by our Chief Executive Officer - Allan Bieganski, President - Floyd Wuthrich, and 1st Vice President - Timothy Johnson to CYC's Executive Director - Catharine Kendall, on behalf of the Federated Co-operatives Limited(FCL) Community Spaces Program.
The Connaught Youth Centre is one of 14 organizations selected across Western Canada to receive this significant funding. The funds will support their “Northern Fresh Food Centre” project, an indoor hydroponics grow unit designed to improve access to nutrient-dense food. This unit can produce up to 480 fresh greens every 4-5 weeks, which will be distributed to high-risk children, youth, and their families, addressing an essential need for those experiencing food insecurity.
Congratulations to the Connaught Youth Centre Society on being a successful recipient of the 2024 funding. We are honored to present these funds to an exceptional organization dedicated to making a positive impact and enhancing the lives of those they serve.