By James Peters

Kamloops Community Action Team secures $100k provincial grant

Jul 20, 2018 | 11:01 AM

KAMLOOPS — The City of Kamloops Community Action Team is getting a boost from the Province of BC.

The Kamloops CAT will receive a one-time, $100,000 grant from the provincial government’s Community Overdose Crisis Innovation Fund.

The funds will be spread toward projects addressing four identified priorities:

to enhance or create wellness events with a culturally supportive harm reduction approach
to provide social stabilization
to support peer empowerment and employment
to address de-stigmatization and human rights