South Bend has announced that its “Alive” grant program will fund 50 local organizations for violence prevention programs and youth engagement activities, totaling $343,000. The Office of Community Initiatives is overseeing the grant. It focuses on funding initiatives that mentor young people, help connect them with training and opportunities for employment, and community outreach. An…
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As the number of U.S. cities criminalizing sharing food with the homeless continues to rise as a result of burdensome requirements on food pantries and individuals, rights groups are condemning the cities for their focus on punishment over solutions. A report released Monday by the National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH) found that ordinances which…
