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On Thursday, Aug. 28, the RCMP Foundation presented a cheque in the amount of $5,000 to the Eel Ground First Nation Youth Recreation Centre. The Eel Ground First Nation Recreation Centre's goal is to inspire and support youth to thrive and succeed in a warm, welcoming atmosphere by encouraging youth leadership, self-empowerment, confidence, personal well-being and healthy decision-making.

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From left, Community Program Officer for RCMP District 6 Shelley Donahue, NCO I/C Youth Policing Section and NBTADD Coordinator for J Division Headquarters Cpl. Tammy Ward, Eel Ground First Nation Youth Zackary Simonson, Eel Ground First Nation Youth Logan Debruyne, Eel Ground First Nation Youth Lynzie Jane Simonson Matchett and Professional Administrator for Eel Ground First Nation Child and Family Services Patti Matchett.

The RCMP Foundation was created in 1994 to support community initiatives in which local RCMP members are involved. The members volunteer their time and energy in the community to get these projects up and running.

The RCMP Foundation manages the RCMP licensing program, operates two retail stores in Ottawa with plans to open another in Chilliwack, B.C., holds events and engages the involvement of corporate Canada in its activities. Funds raised are used to support sports teams and events, drug awareness, youth programs and self-help programs, victim services and internet safety, all for benefit of Canada's youth at risk.

For additional information concerning the RCMP Foundation, please visit their website at www.rcmp-f.ca.