Mayor Sheng Thao and the City of Oakland, in partnership with Family Bridges, have been awarded a $3.5 million CRISES Grant by the State of California, facilitated by the California Department of Social Services. This funding aims to enhance community safety by empowering organizations with strong community ties to assist residents. The grant will support the expansion of the safety ambassador and mediator program in downtown Oakland and Chinatown, areas that have faced significant crime challenges. The announcement was made amidst concerns over increasing crime rates in the city, highlighted by the presence of police sirens and disturbances during the announcement event.
Oakland leaders announced a $3.5 million grant to boost public safety in the city’s downtown Wednesday, surrounded by yelling, fighting and police sirens. https://t.co/UT9Jg256md
The California Department of Social Services has awarded Oakland a $3.5 million grant to expand the safety ambassador and mediator program in downtown and Chinatown to help combat crime, which has been a well documented problem in the city. https://t.co/BaidWNk2oL
Officials in Oakland on Wednesday announced a $3.5 million grant that will boost community safety programs, including the expansion of the city's ambassador program in areas experiencing high levels of crime. https://t.co/vgkkDolxFQ
The California Department of Social Services has awarded Oakland a $3.5 million grant to expand the safety ambassador and mediator program in downtown and Chinatown to help combat crime. https://t.co/XagABA7oLY
Today the City of Oakland and our partners at @Family_Bridges announced a $3.5 million CRISES Grant from the State of California to help us enhance community safety. This funding will empower partners with long-standing relationships in the community to help people in… https://t.co/qDwEI4Wc0w
Today the City of Oakland and our partners at @familybridges announced a $3.5 million CRISES Grant from the State of California to help us enhance community safety. This funding will empower partners with long-standing relationships in the community to help people in… https://t.co/EdKZ7nGDAP