The provincial government has announced a commitment of $2.1 million in 2015-16 towards a number of North Battleford community based organizations.
According to a news release issued Thursday, the funding goes to support North Battleford and area families in need and is provided through both the Ministry of Social Services and the Ministry of Justice.
The Ministry of Justice is providing funding of $932,760 to the following: Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords, the Battlefords Interval House Society and the Battlefords’ & Area Sexual Assault Centre.
That money is going towards supporting the victims of interpersonal violence and abuse.
In addition, the Ministry of Social Services is supporting Catholic and Family Services of the Battlefords with annual funding of $1.17 million.
An amount of $184,000 is to provide assistance through a Diversion Program, with the goal of providing in-home support and education to parents of at-risk children.
“Our government is pleased to reaffirm its funding commitment to our North Battleford CBOs,” said Battlefords MLA Herb Cox in a statement, speaking on behalf of Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer and Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant.
“These wonderful organizations help individuals and families during difficult times and play a vital role in serving those in need in the Battlefords area.”
“We thank the Government of Saskatchewan for their continued support and confidence in the services and supports our organization provides to the families we serve,” said Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords Inc. Board President Ken Loehndorf in a statement.
“We are excited to continue helping individuals and families build on their strengths, and find positive ways to understand and act when faced with challenges in their lives, whatever they might be.”
