With high school graduation season on the horizon, BC Liquor Stores have kicked off their annual Support Dry Grad Campaign.
The campaign is an initiative that raises funds for public and independent schools to host safe, alcohol-free graduation celebrations.
“This is a great campaign because it not only celebrates the accomplishment of graduating from high school, but also promotes the importance of health and safety for youth,” said Coralee Oakes, Minister Responsible for the Liquor Distribution Branch. “There are all kinds of ways to have fun, and for minors that has to be without alcohol.”
At BC Liquor Stores across the province, chocolates will be sold for $1 with all the proceeds going directly to schools in the local community.
The campaign runs until March 31st, at which point the money is divided up based on the number of graduating students at each school.
In 2016, almost $365,000 was raised for dry grad events.
“This is the 17th year that BC Liquor Stores have participated in the Support Dry Grad Campaign and we are proud to assist graduating high-school students across the province to safely enjoy an important milestone in their lives,” said Liquor Distribution Branch CEO, Blain Lawson.
This year, 55 public school districts and 59 independent schools have applied for funding.
Any participating school must sign an agreement stating that the money will only be used alcohol-free graduation celebrations.
