Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces $9.2 Million in Grants to Combat Gang Violence in California Communities

View the entire press release by clicking here

An article in the Fresno Bee outlines that due to the leadership issues of Genesis Family Center, the California Emergency Management Agency (CalEMA) that oversees the granting of funds for the CalGRIP state initiative have be rescinded. A link to the Bee article is below:

http://www.fresnobee.com/263/story/1480175.html

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These services are made possible through a CalGRIP grant.

Boys & Girls Club Fresno County has established a teen center in Del Rey in part with funds from the 2008 CalGRIP state initiative. The grant is a partnership with the City of Sanger as lead agency, seven other communities in Southeast Fresno County, and County of Fresno. The teen center fills a huge need for the community as a positive social outlet for older youth who expressed to Club staff that they didnt have anyplace to go our hangout away from gangs and trouble. The building for the center was donated by Shining Light Ministries one of the CalGRIP faith-based partners and funds were used by the youth to redecorate, paint, and bring in games and activities to engage older youth.

An open house is scheduled for Friday, April 24 and Thursday, May 7 from 4 - 6PM

Call 559-888-2324 for more information

On March 26, 2009 Governor Schwarenegger announced that Fresno County would be receiving over $703, 000 in CalGRIP funds as part of a competitive grant process. Fresno County Recipients include City of Sanger (Communities That Care Gang Task Force), Parlier Youth Center, and Genesis Family Center. To view the complete press release click on the following link. http://gov.ca.gov/index.php?/press-release/11812/

In addition, President Barack Obama signed the 2009 Commerce, Justice, & Science Bill that will provide $300,000 to the County of Fresno for its Never Give Up! Gang Prevention Initiative. The funds are the result of the Fresno Council of Government's One Voice trip and the Fresno County Board of Supervisor's identification of gangs as a number one project issue.