Doug Routley, MLA for Nanaimo-North Cowichan
“We’re improving the health and well-being of people across Vancouver Island through Community Wellness Grants. By supporting projects such as the Cultivate and Cook and Indigenous Programming in Nanaimo, and Activating our Compassionate Community on Gabriola Island, we’re helping to address our communities’ specific needs and priorities.”
Michele Babchuk, MLA for North Island
“People living in remote and coastal communities on Vancouver Island are benefiting from Community Wellness Grants, and I am thrilled that we have 14 programs across the North Island that will be receiving these grants. Projects like Reconciliation through Connection in Campbell River, and Healing Together in Alert Bay, show how Community Wellness Grants support people in our region and allow for greater connection and community-led collaboration.”
Josie Osborne, MLA for Mid Island-Pacific Rim
“People who feel connected to their community are happier and healthier, and these Community Wellness Grants will bring families and youth together over good food and fun outdoor activities together while helping to build strong, more inclusive and resilient communities. I’m thrilled to see the support for the Port Alberni Backpack Program Society and the Mułaa Rising Tide Surf Team and their programs, which go a long way to reducing barriers to wellness and health.”
Sheila Malcolmson, MLA for Nanaimo
“Here in Nanaimo, we’ve been through a lot. With Premier Eby we’ve been taking action to help people with better healthcare. With Nanaimo community groups we’re helping people feel connected. All these partnerships make our community healthier.”
Grace Lore, MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill
“Our community, including our most vulnerable community members, will benefit from 53 new locally-led projects supported by this year’s Community Wellness Grants. Programs like the Youth Suicide Prevention Program Expansion and Empowering Communities through Food Systems in Victoria will build social connections and promote dignity and human rights.”
Rob Fleming, MLA for Victoria-Swan Lake
“People living in the Victoria area will have stronger and more active communities because of projects funded by Community Wellness Grants. With initiatives from community organizations like Building Intergenerational Connections, and Living Edge Neighbourhood Food Markets 2024, people will in our region will enjoy a more socially connected and inclusive city.”
Mitzi Dean, MLA for Esquimalt-Metchosin
“Everyone benefits from healthier, more resilient communities, and programs supported by Community Wellness Grants respond to the specific needs of the people living in our region. The QomQem Night Outreach Program and Island Ignite Camp, along with many more projects funded this year, will bring people together and support healthier neighbourhoods.”
Murray Rankin, MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head
“We’re supporting community-led projects that help grow more resilient, diverse and healthy environments for people. Community Wellness Grants are powerful tools developed by First Nations, not-for-profit organizations and local governments, offering tailored solutions for each community.”
Jennifer Rice, Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health
“Communities’ needs and priorities vary, and local organizations know best how to make their neighbourhoods stronger and more resilient. Community Wellness Grants support grassroots projects that remove obstacles to good health and make people feel more socially connected in Vancouver Island’s coastal communities, remote and rural areas.“
Ronna-Rae Leonard, MLA for Courtenay-Comox
“We’re taking action to make sure people are more connected to their communities and live their happiest, healthiest lives. Locally led projects supported by the Community Wellness Grants are making a huge impact in my community and throughout Vancouver Island as First Nations communities, not-for-profit organizations and local governments lead projects tailored to our region’s needs.”
Ravi Parmar, MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca
“People thrive through locally created programs tailored to their community’s unique priorities. Thanks to Community Wellness Grants, inspiring initiatives like the Victoria Brain Injury Society’s Community Connections and Wear2Start’s Community Diversity & Inclusion Continuing Education program unite people, fostering deeper understanding and building stronger, more resilient neighborhoods.”
Lana Popham, MLA for Saanich South
“We’re improving people’s lives on Vancouver Island by investing in 53 locally led projects that are strengthening people’s sense of wellbeing and interconnectedness. Community Wellness Grants also help foster local partnerships and collaborations so community groups can work together to improve lives.”
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