Released on June 25, 1997
Social Services Minister Lorne Calvert today announced funding for anew summer intervention program in North Battleford.
A total of $15,130 is being provided to the Rays of Hope Student
Summer program which is a joint initiative of the Public and Catholic
school systems. The program will address issues such as nutrition,
health and well-being, self-concept and social skills.
"This is a very important program, because it assists children with
various needs to develop physically, socially and emotionally in a
positive and productive way," Calvert said. "It is programs like
these that help in building stronger families and a stronger society."
Funding is being provided through the Child Nutrition and Development
program which supports school divisions and community-based
organizations across the province, in delivering nutrition programs
for children.
The Child Nutrition and Development program has provided a total of
$1 million to programs annually, however this was increased to
$1.2 million in the 1997/98 provincial budget. An additional $500,000
in one-time funding was also targeted for prevention initiatives which
address the root causes of child and family hunger.
The program will be hosted by St. Mary Community School and McKitrick
Community School and will involve participants in community drop-in programs, cultural events and ongoing learning.
"Both of these schools have just been newly designated as
community schools," Calvert said. "I am very pleased at the work
they are already undertaking and that such an important program
is being hosted by schools such as St. Mary's and McKitrick."
The program will run from June 30 to August 8 and will address
the needs that have been identified during the school year.
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For more information, contact:
Virginia Wilkinson
Social Services
Regina
Phone:(306) 787-0916