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June 4, 2026 at 3:30 pm  Politics, Provincial

NEW WESTMINSTER– BC New Democrat MLA Jennifer Whiteside says people in New Westminster will benefit from enhanced programs and community services as local non-profits receive Community Gaming Grants.

“I’m grateful our government supports non-profits that help people move through life, meeting them where they are at,” said Jennifer Whiteside, MLA for New Westminster-Coquitlam. “Thank you to all of the organizations that make New Westminster strong.”

In New Westminster, 21 non-profits are receiving a total of $1,358,400. Local non-profits include:

  • Westminster House Society – $125,000

  • New Westminster Family Place Society – $29,000

  • Last Door Recovery Society – $66,500

  • Lookout Housing and Health Society – $125,000

In 2025-2026, more than $56 million was distributed among 1,225 non-profit organizations through the Human and Social Services stream of the Community Gaming Grants program.

Learn More: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026TACS0029-000643

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