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HARRISBURG, PA — State officials have approved more than $65 million in grants aimed at reducing violence and expanding after-school programs for at-risk youth across Pennsylvania.
ICYMI: $65M in Grants Target Violence, Expand Youth Programs Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — Two organizations serving southeastern Pennsylvania youth will receive nearly $1 million in state funding to expand after-school and prevention programs aimed at improving safety, mental health, and …
Nearly $1M Awarded for After-School Programs in Region Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County has been awarded $477,256 in state funding to support a new violence intervention and prevention initiative aimed at addressing firearm-related incidents, state Rep. Chris …
Chester County Awarded $477,256 for Violence Prevention Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Nearly 200 nonprofit and faith-based organizations across Pennsylvania will receive funding to strengthen security at their facilities after state officials approved $10.8 million in grants aimed at …
New Security Grants Aim to Protect Nonprofits From Hate Crimes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials approved more than $42 million in state and federal grants Wednesday to support public safety programs, including services for gun violence victims, county probation departments, …
$42 Million Safety Grants Aim to Strengthen Communities Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Community organizations across Pennsylvania can now compete for $5 million in state funding aimed at preventing youth violence and reducing involvement in the juvenile justice system after …
Pennsylvania Opens $5M Youth Justice Grants Read More
What This Means for You Nonpublic schools and certain local agencies can apply for up to $75,000 to improve safety and mental health services. Applications are due by Monday, March …
Pennsylvania Opens $20.7M School Safety Grants for Nonpublic Schools Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Nonpublic schools, municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and approved school security providers across Pennsylvania can now apply for $20.7 million in state funding aimed at strengthening school safety, …
$20.7M Opens to Fortify Nonpublic Schools, Police, Mental Health Efforts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Monday proposed a state budget that significantly expands funding for community violence intervention programs, pointing to sharp declines in gun homicides and shootings …
Shapiro Budget Bets on Violence Prevention as Gun Deaths Fall Across PA Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — With human trafficking cases climbing sharply across the region, Pennsylvania officials and survivor advocates gathered Thursday in Philadelphia to unveil a powerful new digital hub aimed at …
Pa. Sounds Alarm as Trafficking Cases Surge and New Rescue Hub Goes Live Read More