Columbus awards nearly $1 million in crime prevention grants

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) – To increase community safety and support local organizations, the Columbus government has approved a series of resolutions and contracts to distribute nearly $1 billion in crime prevention funds.

The announcement was made public during the city council meeting on Tuesday evening.

These grants aim to support various community programs dedicated to reducing crime and improving the quality of life of residents.

The recipients include Better work in Georgia receive $15,000 to support their initiatives aimed at creating better job opportunities and reducing crime through economic stability. Boys and Girls Club was awarded $5,000 to continue its efforts to provide a safe and nurturing environment for youth.

Boyz 2 Menan organization that focuses on mentoring young men will receive $20,000, while On the way to well-being will receive $10,000 to promote mental health and well-being. Children 1. will also receive a $10,000 grant to support its child-focused programs.

Other notable allocations include $15,000 for Clement Arts31,000 dollars for the Columbus Community Centerand $5,000 for the Columbus Community Orchestra. The Columbus Dream Center receives $25,000 to support its community outreach programs and Columbus Scholars receives $10,000 to support educational initiatives.

The Columbus Symphony Orchestra received $15,000, while Columbus Technical University receives a whopping $135,000 to improve its crime prevention education programs. CORTA will use its $20,000 grant to support tennis programs that engage youth in positive activities.

East Carver Heights And Emmanuel Preparation receive $25,000 and $20,000 respectively to support their community-based initiatives. BELIEVE And FLOW were allocated $20,000 and $50,000 respectively to continue their work in the community.

The Focus program receives $40,000, while Girls Inc. $10,000 was made available to give young girls the support they need. Port of Hope will use its $15,000 grant to support victims of domestic violence and Kappa Alpha Psi receives $25,000 to mentor young men.

Life Bridge and the Alliance for Literacy will each receive $20,000 to support their educational and community programs. Micha’s Promise $20,000 was allocated to combat human trafficking, and NFOAY will receive $15,000 for its youth programs.

The Office for Dispute Settlement will use their $17,000 grant to resolve conflicts and reduce crime, while Omega lamp lighter receives $25,000 to mentor young men. Open door And Overflow will each receive $15,000 to support their outreach efforts.

From the beginning receives $20,000 to support early childhood programs, and the STEAM exhibition And STEAM projects will each receive $10,000 to support education in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.

Additionally, Second chance was granted $65,000 to support its rehabilitation and reintegration programs. Service to humanity receives $15,000 to continue his charitable initiatives and Springer Theatre Academy $10,000 was provided to support arts education.

Youth Advisor receives $5,000, while Sources of truth has received $50,000 to support its community outreach programs. U-turn Columbus receives $40,000 to support its efforts to change lives and reduce crime.

The City League $40,000 was allocated to support various community programs. Whole person receives $10,000 to promote holistic wellness. Wright Fitness has received $17,000 to support fitness programs that engage youth in positive activities, and Young life receives $15,000 to mentor young people.

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