Several financial contributions to community organizations were recommended by the qathet Regional District board of directors to be included in the 2020 budget.
At the February 27 regional district board meeting, directors approved five requests for financial assistance coming forward from the finance committee.
Regional directors approved a $5,000 contribution to Townsite Jazz Festival Society, to be paid in March 2020.
Directors approved a contribution of $11,250 to Tourism Powell River to assist with funding student summer jobs.
Lang Bay Community Club will be the recipient of $3,560 toward its 2020 centennial celebration.
Regional directors have pledged $20,000 to Pacific Region International Summer Music Academy (PRISMA) for assistance with the 2020 festival.
Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association will receive $4,000 toward the 10-week fall therapeutic riding session in 2020.
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