In a move that underscores the city's commitment to crime prevention and community support, the city council recently approved a substantial allocation of funds toward local agencies and nonprofits focusing on various programs. According to an announcement by the City of Fort Worth, over $2.1 million has been earmarked by the Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) to enhance services provided to the city's residents.
The CCPD Community-Based Programs are central to this initiative. They distribute funds to agencies that meet the board's goals, with a selection panel composed of staff and community representatives ensuring that these goals align with Fort Worth's needs. During a meeting on Feb. 25, the CCPD board reviewed and endorsed the recommendation to channel resources into six crime prevention programs amounting to $2,137,221.34. These funds hail from the CCPD Community-Based Fund.
Detailed allocations for the Fiscal Year 2025 have been announced, revealing that Community Learning Center Inc. (CLC) will utilize $300,000 for their Community-Based Youth At-Risk Program (YARP), targeting the empowerment of young people between the ages of 16 and 24. Another recipient, Literacy United, has been granted $120,000 to aid their Bookworms Afterschool Reading Program, serving pre-kindergarten to second-grade children in four FWISD schools marked by high poverty. The aim is to not only raise literacy but also to engage parents in at-home support.
Furthermore, the Women's Center of Tarrant County is set to receive a significant $675,000 for their Rape Crisis Victim Services Continuum of Care Emergency Funding. This initiative offers a broad spectrum of supportive services to victims of sexual crimes and their families. Unbound Now will see a contribution of $322,221 to bolster their Underground Drop-in Center for Trafficked and Exploited Youth, and Girls Inc. of Tarrant County will allocate $420,000 for their leadership and safety program aimed at young women in the area. Lastly, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star has been given $300,000 for their B.SAFE initiative, which focuses on mentoring and personal safety, including gun violence prevention.
