Pennsylvania's efforts to reduce violence against the elderly have taken a pragmatic turn as eleven local organizations have been granted a substantial sum to aid victims of crime in the aged community. District Attorney Larry Krasner, alongside the Philadelphia Foundation, has deployed $370,000 in violence prevention microgrants according to an announcement yesterday.
These funds, sourced from civil asset forfeiture, are strategically aimed at reinforcing the support structure for senior citizens, a segment of the population often overlooked when addressing the scourge of violence. The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Violence Prevention Grant Program, which has disbursed over $4 million since May 2021, works in conjunction with the Philadelphia Foundation, to bolster nonprofit organizations rooted in community welfare.
The recent beneficiaries, among them, the Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia and the SeniorLAW Center, each received allocations ranging from $20,000 to $50,000; these grants represent not just monetary input but an investment in the dignity and safety of Philadelphia's elders. The awardees, such as First Stop Recovery and Overbrook West Neighbors, are posed to further their mission thanks to this funding, collectively addressing varied facets of elder victimization from advocacy to direct service provision.
While the application window remains ajar for the next round of grants, local nonprofits that dwell within the realms of re-entry and workforce development are now beckoned to seize the opportunity. Contact with the Philadelphia Foundation is the initial step for interested 501(c)(3) groups, reachable via email at [email protected]. The grants serve as a beacon of progress, mirroring the DA's Office commitment to prosecuting around 40,000 criminal cases annually, a workload indicative of the office's prominence across Pennsylvania and beyond.
For further information or inquiries, the public can direct them to the designated contact, Dustin Slaughter, at [email protected].
