160-thousand dollars worth of cheques being handed out to eight priority neighbourhood organizations.
The money is part of the city's Neighbourhood Development Stimulation Grant Program.
Tammy Calvin of ONE Change receiving a cheque for over 22-thousand dollars and she tells CHSJ News the money will go towards paying for their full-time staff member, who plays a pivotal role in their group.
Other groups receiving funding include Vibrant Communities, the Teen Resource Centre, and the Crescent Valley Resource Centre.