{"id":124799,"date":"2025-10-15T11:30:25","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T15:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=124799"},"modified":"2025-10-15T18:21:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T22:21:24","slug":"mayor-tucker-announces-recipients-of-citys-youth-violence-prevention-program-microgrants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2025\/10\/15\/mayor-tucker-announces-recipients-of-citys-youth-violence-prevention-program-microgrants\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Tucker announces recipients of City\u2019s Youth Violence Prevention program microgrants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CityofFortWayne_seal-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-115912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CityofFortWayne_seal-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CityofFortWayne_seal-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CityofFortWayne_seal-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CityofFortWayne_seal.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced recipients of $77,355 in microgrants through the Youth Violence Prevention Program to help address youth violence citywide in Fort Wayne.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2025\/10\/15\/afw-video-citys-youth-violence-prevention-program-microgrants-announced\/\">Watch video from today&#8217;s news conference<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Mayor Tucker announces recipients of microgrants through the City\u2019s Youth Violence Prevention Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne, Indiana (October 15, 2025) \u2013 Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced recipients of microgrants through the Youth Violence Prevention Program, a proactive plan to help address youth violence citywide in Fort Wayne. The total investment is $77,355.<\/p>\n<p>In August, Mayor Tucker announced the Youth Violence Prevention Program.<\/p>\n<p>One of the components of the program is $125,000 from American Rescue Plan Act interest earnings, that was approved by City Council, to go toward grants to help support local individuals and organizations involved in curbing teen violence. No taxpayer dollars are being used as part of this program. Individuals and groups were able to apply for microgrants up to $10,000. Processes are in place to ensure intended goals and objectives are met in order to receive a full allocation of funds.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recipients<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lanfest.com\/chapter\/fortlan\/\" target=\"_blank\">FortLAN: A Chapter of LANFest<\/a> &#8211; Gaming for Good: FortLAN Youth Initiative<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HooleyPonyRides\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hooley Family Farms, LLC<\/a> &#8211; Hooley Horse Youth Initiative<\/li>\n<li>REZZ LIFE &#8211; Youth Violence Program<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fortwayneunited.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fort Wayne UNITED<\/a> &#8211; Fort Wayne UNITED Late Night Basketball<\/li>\n<li>Building Queens Mentoring INC. &#8211; Building Queens<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/crewlifeinc\/\" target=\"_blank\">CREW Life Inc.<\/a> &#8211; CREW Life&#8217;s Violence Prevention<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/Building-Kings-Mentoring-Group-100086426753140\/\" target=\"_blank\">Building Kings Mentoring Group Inc.<\/a> &#8211; Crown Up<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anormanperspective.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">A Norman Perspective LLC<\/a> &#8211; Flash Talks<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbcgreenteam.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pilgrim&#8217;s Progress Community Development Corporation<\/a> &#8211; Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE Fort Wayne)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomprojectinc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Bloom Project<\/a> &#8211; Project King<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fort Wayne Mayor Tucker\u2019s recently enacted Young Adult Council reviewed the proposals that were submitted and recommended which proposals should receive funds. The council provides a platform for young adults ages 19-26 to advise the mayor on issues affecting their demographic. The council encourages civic engagement through policy discussions, community service, and leadership development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday marks an important next step in our efforts to help reduce youth violence in our community. Congratulations to the recipients of the microgrants as each entity worked diligently to submit proposals that stood out and are designed to make a positive and lasting difference for our young people,\u201d said Mayor Tucker. \u201cI\u2019m also grateful for the Young Adult Council for the time and care that were given in selecting the winning submittals. This part of the Youth Violence Prevention Program is going to have an impact to help enhance the quality of life and safety in our great city.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71709.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry announces call for referendum vote on the gaming issue during a press conference on February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='f30589dc8c91573534fe0b91ce2b26d0' data-image-id=\"199\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71709.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71709.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry announces call for referendum vote on the gaming issue during a press conference on February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"199\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71709.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71710.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry shakes hands with Allen County Councilman Paul Moss after the press conference announcing his decision to seek a referendum vote on the gaming issue.  Photo taken February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='f30589dc8c91573534fe0b91ce2b26d0' data-image-id=\"200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71710.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71710.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Mayor Tom Henry shakes hands with Allen County Councilman Paul Moss\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry shakes hands with Allen County Councilman Paul Moss after the press conference announcing his decision to seek a referendum vote on the gaming issue.  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Photo taken February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='f30589dc8c91573534fe0b91ce2b26d0' data-image-id=\"203\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71715.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71715.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Allen County Councilman Paul Moss\" data-description=\"Allen County Councilman Paul Moss makes a brief comment during the Mayor&#039;s press conference calling for referendum vote on the gaming issue.  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Photo taken February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='f30589dc8c91573534fe0b91ce2b26d0' data-image-id=\"204\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71717.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71717.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Dr. John Crawford and son Grant\" data-description=\"Former City Councilman Dr. John Crawford and son Grant attended the press conference in which Mayor Henry called for a referendum vote on the gaming issue. 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Photo taken May 1, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='f30589dc8c91573534fe0b91ce2b26d0' data-image-id=\"1694\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/85080.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_85080.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/05\/01: Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry addresses the press about the City&#039;s hiring of lobbyists to promote a referendum vote on gaming.  Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell is on the left and City Corporate Counsel Tim Haffner is on the right.  Photo taken May 1, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/05\/01: Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/05\/01: Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1694\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_85080.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/85088.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry addresses the press about the City&#039;s hiring of lobbyists to promote a referendum vote on gaming.  Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell is in the background.  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Photo taken May 1, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/05\/01: City Corporate Counsel Tim Haffner\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/05\/01: City Corporate Counsel Tim Haffner\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1697\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_85094.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/85095.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell answers questions from the press.  Tim Haffner is on the right.  Photo taken May 1, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='f30589dc8c91573534fe0b91ce2b26d0' data-image-id=\"1698\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/85095.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_85095.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/05\/01: Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell\" data-description=\"Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell answers questions from the press.  Tim Haffner is on the right.  Photo taken May 1, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/05\/01: Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/05\/01: Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"1698\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_85095.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/harrison_street_explored.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Illustration from the Harrison Street Explored invitation. Courtesy image.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='f30589dc8c91573534fe0b91ce2b26d0' data-image-id=\"1716\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/harrison_street_explored.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_harrison_street_explored.jpg\" data-title=\"Harrison Street Explored Illustration\" data-description=\"Illustration from the Harrison Street Explored invitation. 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