Workshops to deescalate violence; mentorships program, and Training workforce programs

In which borough should your idea take place? Bronx

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

St. Marys Park house, Murphy Houses, Morrisania Houses, Webster Houses

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

Limited English proficient individuals

Unemployed individuals

Public housing residents

People with disabilities

Describe the challenge you want to address:

Gun violence, not enough police policing in area, no guidance, doors unlocked at night, no afterschool programs in the community, no training programs for adults, no recreational centers

Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:

Bring police in community to teach how to deescalate voilence. BIg brother and big sister in the community. Community game nights, mentorship programs in schools and in community centers, Tenant community patrol in our neighborhood, with community ID and sign in, cameras and medal detectors. Programs for single mothers training, park clean up and sanitation for kids.

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

10457