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Four local organizations have received $243,000 in community gaming grants.

• CNIB Southern Interior Region - $100,000
• Resurrection Recovery Resource Society - $60,000
• John Howard Society of the Central & South Okanagan - $55,000
• Kiwanis Club of Kelowna-Summit - $28,000

“The funding going to the CNIB supports a wide variety of offerings, from counselling and library services to technical aids,” says Kelowna-Mission MLA Steve Thomson. “This organization gives its clients the confidence and skills to fully participate in our community and enjoy a better quality of life.”

Premier Christy Clark, MLA for Westside-Kelowna, said: “The Kiwanis Club ... embodies the spirit of our community, making a tremendous local impact. We're pleased to be supporting their community donations program, and the many individuals and families it benefits."

“Addictions recovery, restorative justice, and work experience programs go a long way in helping people re-integrate into the community,” says Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick. “The $115,000 in grants going to the Resurrection Recovery Resource Society and John Howard Society will support this important process.”

Organizations interested in applying for community gaming grants can find information and applications at pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming.