NORRISTOWN, PA — Senator Amanda M. Cappelletti (D-17 Montgomery/Delaware) announced this week a substantial grant funding package totaling $788,975 aimed at benefiting District Seventeen. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) approved the funding through three programs: the Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program, Local Law Enforcement Support Grant Program, and State Children’s Advocacy Center Funds.
The Nonprofit Security Grant Program, designed to support nonprofit organizations including faith-based institutions and community centers, has become even more crucial due to the regrettable rise in hate crime incidents in Pennsylvania over the last two years.
“By providing places of worship, schools, and cultural centers with resources they need to upgrade their safety and security, Pennsylvania is affirming our commitment to keeping our communities safe,” said Senator Cappelletti. “This funding also addresses filling vital vacancies in law enforcement and public transportation, benefiting the safety and wellbeing of the entire region.”
The grant funding was distributed as follows:
- Under the Nonprofit Security Grant Fund Program for safety and security upgrades:
- ACLAMO was awarded $149,920
- Kohelet Yeshiva received $150,000
- Perelman Jewish Day School-Stern was granted $75,000
- Kaiserman Jewish Community Center received $30,080
- I.S. Kosloff Torah Academy High School for Girls was awarded $25,000
- Under the Local Law Enforcement Support Grant Program Funds:
- Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) was given $200,000 to fill 28 vacancies and 2 expected vacancies with signing bonuses.
- Upper Merion Township received $15,000 to invest in marketing efforts to recruit 3 full-time officers.
- Under the State Children’s Advocacy Center Funds:
- Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County was awarded $96,975 for two projects: $47,000 for NCA Accredited Services for Victims of Child Abuse and $49,975 for EMDR Training for Accessible Care.
- Family Support Line of Delaware County, Inc. received $47,000 for Maintaining Core Children’s Advocacy Center Services.
This substantial grant funding is a significant step towards enhancing safety and security within Montgomery County, supporting law enforcement recruitment efforts, and providing crucial support to child advocacy services.
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