Mayor Bowser Awards $10M to Community-Based Organizations to Keep Students Safe as They Travel To and From School
Washington, DC – Mayor Muriel Bowser today announced $10 million in grants to 24 community-based organizations to provide safe passage programming for students traveling to and from school. The Safe Passage program provides students with a safe and supervised route to and from school, as well as other activities and services that support their academic success.
“Every child deserves to feel safe and supported as they travel to and from school,” said Mayor Bowser. “These grants will help our community-based partners provide critical services to our students, ensuring they can focus on their education without fear.”
The Safe Passage program is part of Mayor Bowser’s commitment to making DC the best place in the country for children and youth. The program is administered by the DC Department of Human Services (DHS) and is designed to reduce truancy, improve academic performance, and promote healthy behaviors among students.
“The Safe Passage program is a vital part of our efforts to support the whole child,” said DHS Director Laura Zeilinger. “We are proud to partner with these community-based organizations to provide our students with the safe and supportive environment they need to succeed.”
The 24 community-based organizations that will receive grants through the Safe Passage program are:
- Bread for the City
- Bright Beginnings
- Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School
- CentroNía
- Children’s Guild
- DC Action for Children
- DC Central Kitchen
- DC Promise Neighborhood Initiative
- DC Public Charter School Network
- Friends of Park View
- Homestretch
- Latin American Youth Center
- Martha’s Table
- Mary’s Center
- National Center for Children and Families
- Neighborhood Legal Services Program
- New Beginnings Youth and Family Services
- N Street Village
- Peaceoholics
- Sasha Bruce Youthwork
- Shepherd’s Table
- Street Sense Media
- The Salvation Army
- Youth Empowerment Through Arts and Humanities (YEAH!)
These organizations will use the grants to provide a variety of services to students, including:
- Safe walking routes
- Escort services
- Mentoring and tutoring
- After-school programs
- Summer camps
- Community events
The Safe Passage program is part of a larger effort by Mayor Bowser to reduce crime and violence in the District. In recent years, the city has seen a significant decline in crime, and the Safe Passage program is one of many initiatives that are helping to keep the city safe.
“We are committed to making sure that all of our students have the opportunity to succeed,” said Mayor Bowser. “The Safe Passage program is one of the many ways we are working to create a brighter future for our children and youth.”
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