Two discretionary grants were given to the Anti-Violence Advocates Society and the Thompson Valley Players Society on Dec. 16, by Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Area O Director Jill Hayward.
The two non-profits are Barriere based, serving the North Thompson Valley.
Each TNRD Electoral Area has an annual budget for community Grants-in-Aid (sometimes referred to as discretionary funds). This program is intended to provide more community-focused benefits. Applications to this program can be made at any point during the year by visiting the TNRD’s website.
Director Hayward presented a $7,800 COVID-19 Safe Restart Grant to President Lynn Wright of the Anti-Violence Advocates Society.
Hayward also presented Bev Murphy, Thompson Valley Players Society president, with a discretionary Grant-In-Aid cheque for $2,500 to assist the society in purchasing portable sound equipment for their non-profit organization.
