Committees back $250,000 contract with Operation Better Block for Safe Passages youth program
The Public Safety & Wellness committee approved a one‑year, up‑to‑$250,000 agreement with Operation Better Block to continue the Safe Passages youth violence‑prevention program in Pittsburgh schools; council members praised the program and called for sustainable funding partnerships with Pittsburgh Public Schools and philanthropy.
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The Public Safety & Wellness standing committee voted July 1 to authorize the mayor and director of public safety to contract with Operation Better Block to operate the Safe Passages youth violence‑prevention program at a cost not to exceed $250,000 for one year.
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