Community Violence Solutions (CVS)

In which borough should your idea take place? Brooklyn

Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?

Bedford Stuyvesant

Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.

Youth

Parents

Justice impacted individuals

Limited English proficient individuals

Veterans

Low income individuals

Black, Indigenous, and POC

Older adults

Unemployed individuals

LGBTQ+ community

Immigrants and/or migrants

Public housing residents

People with disabilities

Families that are victims of gun violence

Describe the challenge you want to address:

Gun violence, gangs, robberies, mental illness, fear of dealing with law enforcement, domestic violence, low income, unemplooyment, children traumatized by gun and gang violence, families unable to afford funeral costs, absentee from school, youthful peer pressure

Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:

The clergy council is the intermediary between the community and the NYPD. It consists of clergy + spiritual leaders in the 79th precinct. We desire funding to create a program to support victims of gun violence, by hosting prayer vigils, shooting responses, bereavement support, counseling, supplemental assistance with funerals. Assist youth in overcoming fear from experiencing peer and gang pressure. Offering youth mentorship and counseling programs while helping them broaden their life experiences.

Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:

11221