South LA nonprofit groups receive $5.1 million in grants

In an effort to promote local violence prevention efforts, multiple South Los Angeles nonprofits were recently awarded $5.1 million in grants by the Trauma Prevention Partnerships Initiative. The Trauma Prevention Partnerships Initiative is a collaboration between the Department of Public Health’s Office of Violence Prevention and the California Community Foundation. The promotion of local violence prevention efforts comes at a crucial time as June is recognized as Gun Violence Awareness Month. The month stands as a shared commitment to reducing gun violence and promoting healing.
“By funding these vital programs, we are investing in the health and safety of our communities,” said Dr. Adrienne Hill, program officer at California Community Foundation. “These nonprofits are at the forefront of trauma prevention, and we are proud to support their efforts.”
The recipient nonprofits include 2nd Call, A Place Called Home, Bryant Temple AME Community Development Corp, Centinela Youth Services, Chapter Two Inc., Drew Child Development Corp., EmpowHER Institute, Inner City Visions, On My Grind Reentry Services, Southern California Crossroads, Urban Community Action Network and West Athens Westmont Community Taskforce.
On June 14, a convening of the Trauma Prevention Initiative allowed an opportunity for grantees to hear from featured speakers regarding community safety and violence prevention. Attendees also partook in breakout sessions for further education.
Violence in Los Angeles County has increased significantly because of the COVID-19 pandemic, devastating communities of color that have already been disproportionately impacted by ongoing violence. From street outreach and hospital violence interventions to emerging best practices in youth development, trauma-informed care, crisis response, and school safety, this initiative is committed to addressing the drivers of violence and trauma at their roots.