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One Lexington gun violence prevention grant application deadline is April 5

Lexington city leaders are reminding nonprofits and other groups that the deadline to apply for gun violence prevention grants is next Friday, April 5th.

WEKU · Mar 27, 2024

Lexington's "It Takes a Village" Summer Youth Program makes its own impact

It would probably be accurate to say many school-aged young people look forward to the summer months as a break from the rigors of schoolwork. For eight weeks this summer in Lexington, around 40 teenagers took part in the “It Takes a Village” Summer Youth Program.

WEKU · Aug 4, 2023

Lexington's Summer Youth Program participants recognized this week

Lexington city officials and various non-profit agencies are continuing to work on reducing youth violence. One such long-standing effort is found in the Summer Youth Program.

WEKU · Jul 25, 2023

City seeking applications from gun violence reduction-focused organizations

The city of Lexington is accepting applications for government funds to help reduce gun violence among area youth. The Gun Violence Prevention Grant program is supported with $50,000 from the city.

WEKU · Jan 19, 2023

Lexington working with nonprofit partners on gun violence prevention grants

Lexington city council members are being asked to approve the distribution of $50,000 in gun violence prevention grants. One Lexington aims to reduce youth violence by working with community partners.

WEKU · Oct 11, 2022

Violent crime is down in Lexington, mayor credits youth advocacy program

The rate of violent crime in Lexington is down nearly two percent compared to this time last year. Officials say the ONE Lexington program may be helping to prevent and reduce crime.

WEKU · Apr 27, 2022