(Captain Angel Sandoval accepts Moffat Family Fund contribution from Fort Frances Mayor Roy Avis)
Nine local groups have benefited in funding from the Moffat Family Fund.
More than $43,000 was distributed by Mayor Roy Avis at town council last night.
Among the recipients was the Salvation Army who received $12,650. The Rainy River district Social Services Administration Board will get $9,000 while the Fort Frances Public Library will benefit from a $6,000.
The money is to be used towards services and programs that help children and families.
Also receiving money were the Family and Children's Services for the Rainy River District ($3,000), Fort Frances Museum ($2,600), Fort Frances Highlanders Pipes and Drums ($1,000), 908 Rainy Lake Air Cadet Squadron ($2,000), St. John's Anglican Church ($3,000), Kitchen Creek Golf Club ($4,000).