Contact your local police. If you are a member of the Block Watch program, there are sometimes funds (up to $100) available to host a neighbourhood/block celebration with emphasis on safety ( kids, pedestrains, home security, seniors, etc). They should have information – or contact the Block Watch Society BC
Here's some info from the 2009 Program (we haen't recevied the 2010 info yet)
Each year the Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General, Crime Prevention and Victim Services Division, in partnership with the Provincial Safe Communities Working Group, encourage all community members to participate in a province-wide celebration to celebrate their Safe Community. Celebrating their Safe Community with an event provides an opportunity for communities throughout British Columbia to promote, support and celebrate local efforts to prevent crime and violence and keep their neighbourhoods safe. Your event should take place between June 22, 2009 and Sep. 21, 2009, and must include a crime prevention/reduction element. Remember to involve your Police department, local businesses, community organizations, neighbours, or service agencies as partners in planning and hosting your event.
This year, once again, the Block Watch Society of BC, a partner in the Provincial Safe Communities Working Group, is proud to sponsor and support this initiative. The Society encourages you to participate in an event, whether or not you are in an active Block Watch. The Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General has made available funding for grants of $100 in support of the Safe Community Day celebration. A Grant application form and an Evaluation form are located below. Please note the first application review for approval will take place April 22, 2009, followed by May 20, 2009. (May 20th will be the last day we are accepting applications). You will be advised if your event will qualify for a grant. Your event should be held between June 22nd and Sep 21st. To receive your Grant payment, please submit your Evaluation form promptly after your event. Please remember, no cheques will be mailed until the Evaluation form has been received by the Society. If for any reason you cannot commit to the dates indicated Block Watch must be notified in advance for approval.
We all want to live, work and play in safe communities. By joining together and being part of initiatives like this, we can make this happen.
On behalf of the Block Watch Society of BC, and the other partners of the Provincial Safe Communities Working Group, thank you for celebrating Safe Communities Day in your community.
Carol-Ann Rolls
Block watch Society BC
Island Zone rep
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