News release

Funding for Community Programs Helps Prevent Crime

Justice

NOTE: A list of organizations receiving grants follows the release.

Twenty-one communities are receiving one-time Community Crime Prevention and Reduction Investment grants this week from the Department of Justice for projects aimed at reducing and preventing crime in Nova Scotia.

In total, $80,000 is being distributed to 35 groups across the province. The majority of projects are aimed at young people. The funding will help pay for events, activities and equipment that give Nova Scotians an opportunity to participate in community programs.

"Empowering our youth and community partners is one of the keys to developing safe and healthy communities in Nova Scotia," said Justice Minister, Ross Landry. "These grants help fund activities for youth that are meant to expand their interests and skills so they are less likely to be involved in crime."

"We are delighted to receive this grant from the department," said Judi Giroux, chairperson of Silent Witness Nova Scotia, Cumberland chapter. "This grant will enable our chapter to educate the public and prevent future abuse and fatalities against women."

Organizations receiving the grants submitted applications that met the Department of Justice goals for crime prevention and reduction.

Grants are being given to the following community organizations:

  • 2nd Berwick Troop Boy Scouts, Berwick, $1,300
  • Amherst Regional High School -- SADD, Amherst, $1,250
  • Annapolis County Citizens on Patrol (COP), Middleton, $1,200
  • Annapolis County Seniors' Safety Program, Bridgetown, $2,000
  • Annapolis Valley Regional School Board, Berwick, $2,000
  • Antigonish Sexual Assault Response Team, Antigonish, $2,500
  • Avalon Sexual Assault Centre, Halifax, $2,500
  • BaM! Youth Conference on Physical Activity Committee, Kentville, $1,500
  • Boys and Girls Club of Cole Harbour, $2,500
  • Boys and Girls Club of Spryfield, $4,000
  • Bridgewater Police Service, Bridgewater, $5,000
  • Bridgewater Senior Safety, Bridgewater, $3,000
  • Canadian Association for Music Therapy, Bedford, $1,000
  • Centreville Park Association, Centreville, $2,000
  • Chester Art Centre Association, Chester, $3,300
  • Chrysalis House Association, Kentville, $4,000
  • Circus Circle, Halifax/Kentville, $2,000
  • Community Safety Office, Eastern Passage, $5,000
  • Crime Prevention Society of Nova Scotia, Halifax, $2,000
  • Earthkeepers, Enfield, $1,500
  • Ecology Action Centre, Halifax, $2,500
  • Kentville Church of Christ, Kentville, $2,000
  • Khyber Arts Society, Halifax, $1,500
  • Kings County Family Resource Centre, Kentville, $1,200
  • Kings County Senior Safety Program, Wolfville, $2,000
  • Municipality of County of Annapolis -- Community Program Officer, Bridgetown, $1,000
  • Phoenix Youth Programs, Halifax, $5,000
  • Sackville High School, Lower Sackville, $2,000
  • SADD - Springhill Chapter, Springhill, $1,250
  • Silent Witness NS - Cumberland Chapter, Amherst, $1,500
  • Spryfield Lions Club, Halifax, $2,000
  • Tri-County Women's Centre Society, Yarmouth, $3,000
  • Truro Police Service, Truro, $1,000
  • Waycobah First Nation, Waycobah, $2,500
  • YMCA of Cumberland County, Springhill, $2,000

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