Grant from the Neighborhood Reinvestment Committee
This grant award will put shading over the two children’s playgrounds at the Northwest Neighborhood Center.
Federal Weed & Seed Grant
I have also been asked to participate in an exploratory committee in our area to apply for a Federal Weed & Seed grant. Weed & Seed is foremost a strategy—rather than a grant program—that aims to prevent, control, and reduce violent crime, drug abuse, and gang activity in designated high-crime neighborhoods across the country. I have been tasked with identifying social issues & needs in our neighborhood. Tucson Police Department for Operations West is compiling the crime statistics necessary.
I would welcome any comments, thoughts, or concerns you might have. Having community participation in this process is a major component. Participation is loosely defined. Your enrollment in the neighborhood email tree can be your commitment.
If at all possible, I would like your responses by April 1st. I apologize for such short notice. Health concerns delayed my sending of this information to you.
Thank you for your assistance.
Tori Stypula, Chair