Peace through Sports
- Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?
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Mott Haven, Soundview
- Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.
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YouthJustice Impacted PeopleLow Income People"Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color"
- Describe the challenge you want to address:
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High gun violence among youth, lack of safe recreational spaces, and limited opportunities for positive peer interactions.
- What is the solution to the challenge?
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Launch a community sports league to engage youth in basketball, soccer, and volleyball tournaments, combined with mentoring sessions addressing conflict resolution. Games and sessions will take place on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with weekday evening practices (Wednesday and Friday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM).
- Please provide your Zip Code
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10456
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