Mayor Sharon Tucker Gives Update on Fort Wayne's Youth Violence Prevention Program

Fort Wayne's youth violence program grants $77K to local initiatives

Mayor Sharon Tucker announced today that several local groups will receive microgrants as part of the Youth Violence Prevention Program, funded by $125,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act interest earnings. These grants aim to support initiatives like late-night basketball…

Fort Wayne officials announce 10 recipients of youth violence prevention grants

Ten organizations, including Hooley Family Farms, The Bloom Project, and Building Queens Mentoring, will receive grants to help prevent youth violence.

Mayor Sharon Tucker gives update on Fort Wayne's Youth Violence Prevention Program

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker gave an update on the city’s Youth Violence Prevention Program during a press conference Wednesday morning. Specifically she announced the recipients of the program’s microgrant funding. In August, at Mayor Tucker’s request, City Council approved $125,000 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) interest earnings to support local individuals and organizations focused on curbing youth violence.…

Oct. 15 - Fort Wayne Mayor Youth Violence Prevention microgrant recipients named

FORT WAYNE – Mayor Sharon Tucker on Oct. 15 announced recipients of microgrants through the Youth Violence Prevention Program, a proactive plan to help address youth violence citywide in Fort Wayne. The total investment is $77,355. In August, Tucker announced…