G.V.P Program
Gun Violence Prevention Program
The YWCA Yonkers received a grant supporting the implementation and management of
Gun Violence Prevention Initiatives across (7) zip codes within the City of Yonkers for ages
18-24. The program supports efforts including job training and placement, community activities, intervener training & staffing within our communities and seeing the highest concentration of gun violence and expansion of Gun Violence Intervention Programs.
On October 4th, 2021, YWCA Yonkers was awarded $1.050M from Governor Hochul to end the Gun Violence Epidemic and Support Intervention Programs. The YWCA Yonkers will refer our
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