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Save Our Streets program briefs commissioners on operations and funding needs as ARPA support lapses
Summary
Save Our Streets Montgomery told the commission the community violence intervention program operates on about $1.2 million a year, employs 15 interventionists, and is seeking federal and local grant support after ARPA funding ends.
John Riley, program manager for Save Our Streets Montgomery, told commissioners the program specializes in high-risk mediation and violence intervention, responding to shooting scenes and working to prevent retaliation through structured, evidence-based strategies.
"Our team specialized in high risk mediation and violence intervention... The true measure of our work is what doesn't happen," Riley said, describing outreach, canvassing and hospital response. Dr. Jim Christians, assistant executive director at Family Guidance, said the program has been operating on a budget of about $1,200,000 and employs roughly 15 interventionists on the street.
Christians said national estimates from Live Free suggest a fully funded program would cost more than what the county currently spends; Family Guidance has applied for federal grants and sought other local agency support but had not secured commitments at the time of the meeting. Commissioners acknowledged program successes and asked staff to explore sustainable funding options as ARPA support winds down.
