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Council reviews dozens of grants to youth mentoring and violence-prevention groups; city requires monthly programmatic and expenditure reports
Summary
Multiple community organizations — including Ayesha Harper Domestic Awareness Foundation, Complex Vision Newark, PUSH, FP Youth Outcry and United Community Corporation — presented program plans for city grant funding. The Office of Violence Prevention said monthly programmatic and expenditure reports are required for reimbursement.
The council reviewed a slate of contract awards and RFP subrecipient selections to support community-based violence-prevention, youth mentoring and safe-passage programs across Newark.
Several organizations described their programs and how city funds would be used. Kelly Nelson (Ayesha Harper Domestic Awareness Foundation) said a proposed 26‑week program would serve 50 youth ages 13–26 with one-on-one mentorship, counseling by a licensed social worker and life-skills activities. "The funding will go towards... the mentors, also with giving providing services for the…
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