Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Moffat Funding Handed Out


More than $37-thousand have has been handed out to nine organizations in the Fort Frances area.

Mayor Roy Avis handed out checks from the Moffat Foundation at last night's council meeting.

The Salvation Army is receiving $8,000 to help disadvantaged families cover the cost of school supplies for their children.

Loaves and Fishes will use $3,300 to upgrade and replace some equipment at its soup kitchen.

Northern Community Development Services (NCDS) is getting $5,000 for its dragon boat festival.

908 Rainy Lake Air Cadet Squadron receives $3,000 to support its activities geared to youth 12 to 18.

Kenora-Rainy River Districts Child and Family Services gets $3,650 to continue the distribution of glow sticks at Halloween in Fort Frances.

Safe Communities Rainy River District will use $5,000 to enhance its Ripple Effect message of choices and consequences on youth.

Fort Frances Lion's Club will purchase new surveillance cameras for Lion's Park and extend a brick walkway with $3,100.

OPP Youth Foundation's gift of $3,500 will go towards its summer camp this summer