Prince George, B.C. – The BC Lions are among several organizations to receive some community gaming grant  money to support  public safety measures, such as  restorative justice, youth outreach and traffic safety for children.

The BC Lions Alumni Association scored $168 thousand for the “Lions Pride” program,  which  is a community  outreach program focuses on  youth  in grades 8 to 12 and  highlights  making positive choices  and choosing alternatives to gang involvement.

Last year, public safety organizations throughout B.C. – including community policing groups, volunteer fire departments and search and rescue societies – shared more than $7 million in community gaming grants.

Eligibility for community gaming grants includes not only public safety organizations, but also agricultural fairs, local festivals and celebrations, heritage associations and museums, arts and culture, sports, environmental organizations, human and social services, parent advisory councils and district parent advisory councils.