Cleveland Neighborhood Safety Fund announces round two recipients
Cleveland Neighborhood Safety Fund announces round one recipients
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About the Fund
The Cleveland Neighborhood Safety Fund will provide grants for community-driven, evidence-informed programming serving Cleveland residents that address the root causes of violence under the guidance of a nine-person advisory committee. Through a public Request for Proposals (RFP) process, this group will recommend grant funding to nonprofits and/or government agencies working to enhance safety across the city.
“This first-of-its-kind fund is a unique opportunity to not only address violence in the short term, but to look for longer term, holistic solutions,” said Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb. “The members of the advisory committee understand the importance of this work and are committed to working together to move the city forward.”
The overarching goal of the Neighborhood Safety Fund is to support programs and organizations that target the root causes of violence, particularly among young people. The grants will align with the City’s multi-year comprehensive approach to violence prevention and will be made to eligible 501(c)3 organizations.
Advisory Committee Members
Community Appointees:
- Habeebah Grimes, Mental health professional
- Yvonne Pointer, Survivor and victim advocate
- Tre’Vonte Roey, Hoops After Dark participant
Cleveland Mayoral Appointees:
- Marvin Owens, Jr., Senior Strategist, City of Cleveland
- Sonya Pryor-Jones, Chief of Youth & Family Success
- Angela Shute-Woodson, Director of Community Relations & Senior Advisor, Community and Government Affairs
Cleveland City Council Appointees:
- Stephanie D. Howse-Jones, Ward 7 Councilwoman
- Danny Kelly, Ward 11 Councilman
- Richard A. Starr, Ward 5 Councilman