The City of Prince George is seeking funding to “reinvigorate” the Prince George Situation Table.
At tomorrow’s (Monday) meeting, Prince George City Council will vote on approving City Administration sending a letter of support and entering an agreement related to the funding.
Situation Tables are a program used to preserve and promote community safety.
The Prince George Situation Table, or “SPIRIT Table” was established after the City received a $65,000 grant in February 2020.
The key objectives and expected outcomes of BC Situation Tables were to improve the wellbeing of those at an acute elevated risk in the community and improve community safety.
According to a staff report going before Council, the launch of the SPIRIT Table took place during the COVID-19 pandemic, and delivery of the program was challenging to navigate.
Participating agencies include:
- The City of Prince George
- Northern Health
- BC Housing
- School District 57
- Active Support Against Poverty (ASAP)
- BC Corrections
- Phoenix Transition Society
- RCMP
The report also said the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General has approved a supplemental grant of $30,000 to support the Prince George SPIRIT Table, and a support letter has been requested to receive the funds.
The new $30,000, plus an approximate $21,000 remaining from the original grant, will be used to provide training and service delivery to community stakeholders.
In addition, the report said the funding may be used to support a regular Chairperson, to acquire equipment and software required to facilitate meetings and conduct an evaluation of the Prince George SPIRIT Table’s activities and impacts.
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