Eleven Durham groups have been selected to receive community engagement mini-grants, the city’s Neighborhood Improvement Services Department announced.
The funding will help implement projects that address community needs such as food insecurity, youth engagement and environmental sustainability.
The city received a record number of applications this year, nearly doubling the number from last year.
The full list of recipients is:
- Cornwallis Community: “Food Shuttle Initiative” to address food insecurity by providing foldable carts and healthy meal education.
- East Durham Senior Citizens at Holton: “Lunch and Learn” workshops on property tax guidance and legal advice for seniors.
- Grant Street Community: “National Night Out” to engage residents in a fun, safe space and provide community updates.
- The Greens of Pine Glen: “Community Craft Workshop” teaching participants to create custom party favors, exploring cultural pride and entrepreneurship.
- McDougald Terrace: Art projects and safe spaces to address gun violence, culminating in a community performance.
- The Pointes at Downtown Crossing: Youth engagement center and support services, concluding with a holiday celebration.
- Rainbow Collective for Change: “BIPOC Rainbow Family Play Date” providing space for LGBTQIA+ families of color to connect.
- Respuesta Rápida: Recycling workshops to educate residents on environmental responsibility and reduce waste.
- Scattered Sites: Garden box expansion project focussed on seniors.
- Thomas Mentor Leadership Academy: STEM project engaging young men in robotics to foster technical skills and teamwork.
- Unity Village: “National Night Out” block party.
More information about the grant program is available on the city’s community engagement website.
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