Guy welcomes funding for local youth projects
Otaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the $20,000 in new funding for three local youth programmes from the Ministry of Youth Development.
The Kapiti Youth Support (One Stop Shop Trust) in Paraparaumu, Life to the Max in Levin and the Otaki Women’s Health Group will share the funding.
“Kapiti Youth Support receive $5,000 to run a programme to help young mothers gain the necessary skills they need to become good parents.
“Horowhenua’s Life to the Max service in Levin receives $10,000 to run a programme in Colleges to educate students on the dangers involved with drugs and alcohol.
“The Otaki Women’s Health group receive $5,000 to run an expo to help youth plan what they want to see happening in and around Otaki.
“These organisations provide great services to young people in our region and I’m really pleased they have been selected in this funding round.
“It is great news these groups have been successful. This money will allow them to continue and expand on the work they are doing, make a real impact on young lives.
“The funding comes from the Ministry of Youth Development’s Services for Young People Fund, which helps young people aged between 12 and 24 years reach their potential and be successful in their lives.”
“This is another positive Government announcement for the Otaki electorate from Budget 2010 that I’m proud of.
“It follows a big forward thinking plan for local infrastructure that includes the 4 lane expressway, rail and broadband investment.”