News release

Grants Awarded to Community Organizations for Crime Prevention

Justice

The province is investing $50,000 to support community crime prevention organizations across Nova Scotia to help fight crime and make families and communities safer.

Forty-nine organizations will receive funding through the One-Time Community Crime Prevention and Reduction Grant Program.

"Community partnerships are key to making our communities safe places to live and raise families," said Justice Minister Ross Landry. "The most effective responses to crime prevention happen at the community level in practical ways that address the needs of particular communities."

This year, funding grants range from $1,000 to $1,500.

The Burlington and District Citizens on Patrol chapter, active since 2007, is receiving funding.

"Crime in our region has gone down significantly, and the RCMP tell us it's a direct result of the eyes an ears of the Citizens on Patrol," says Ivan Christianson, Burlington and District Citizens on Patrol.

A wide variety of programs are being supported, including youth recreation projects, seniors and violence awareness projects, community gardens and projects in First Nations communities.

"This grant is going to be a real plus for us. We want our seniors to know how to protect themselves and be aware of what's available to help them," said Paul Melong, Havre Boucher 50 Plus Club.

For a full list of recipients and projects, visit www.gov.ns.ca/just .