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Cities United tours Kankakee, offers youth stipends and grants as part of violence-prevention push
Summary
Cities United representatives told the Kankakee City Public Safety Committee they will provide $40,000 in local grants and $500 stipends for 15 participating young people as part of a multi-day visit aimed at expanding violence-prevention work.
Cities United representatives told the Kankakee City Public Safety Committee on July that they are bringing national resources and expertise to support local violence-prevention efforts.
"We pay attention to not just what law enforcement is doing, but also prevention and intervention and creating ecosystems that allow us to identify, engage, and support those who are most at risk of being impacted by community violence," said Anthony Smith of Cities United, who described a multi-day visit that includes local youth sessions, training and a written set of recommendations the group will deliver to the mayor.
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