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Community engagement coordinator reports $2.3 million in grant awards, internship program expansion and rising senior programs

2219400 · January 29, 2025
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The city’s community engagement department reported more than $2.3 million in grants since its inception, described an expanding internship program and growing senior services and asked council for continued support.

The community engagement coordinator reported to the council that the department has secured more than $2.3 million in grants since its creation, distributed direct community supports and expanded internship and senior programs.

The three-person department—led by the community engagement coordinator with staff members Angela Mejia and Jose Chavez—detailed a range of activities including grant research and applications, emergency shelter support, youth civic engagement and senior social programs. The coordinator said the…

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