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Lexington Targets Gun Violence with Community Grants | Lexington News
Lexington’s bold new push to slash gun violence is paying off—with homicides at their lowest in a decade and community violence down since 2021. Twenty local groups are getting a financial boost from One Lexington, with $150K going to 15 grassroots orgs focused on prevention, part of a five-year strategy. Beyond cash, the city’s rallying cry: this is a community-wide public health crisis that demands everyone’s effort, especially for youth aged 10–29. Grants are funding mentorship, summer camps, job training, and more—proving that when the community comes together, real change happens. Listen…
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