The purpose of this grant program is to provide culturally responsive services to crime victims and survivors from communities that have been historically underserved; marginalized; adversely affected…

The U.S. Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) awarded a $200,000 Project Grant under the Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants program (CFDA 16.582) to Kingsbridge Heights Community Center, Inc. The purpose of this grant is to provide culturally responsive services to crime victims and survivors from the Latinx community, immigrants, non-English speakers, and economically disadvantaged individuals in Bronx County, New York.

The funded project will deliver a food pantry and mental health treatment program to help these underserved populations access essential resources such as food, transportation, baby supplies, and other basic needs. This grant award supports the organization's mission to assist vulnerable communities through targeted assistance programs.

The purpose of this grant program is to provide culturally responsive services to crime victims and survivors from communities that have been historically underserved; marginalized; adversely affected by inequality; and disproportionately impacted by crime, violence, and victimization. With this funding, kingsbridge heights community center, INC., will help victims access essential resources such as food, transportation, baby supplies, and other basic needs. The target population is individuals from the latinx community, immigrants, non-english speakers, and those who are economically disadvantaged. The project will serve bronx county, new york. Services to be provided will include a food pantry and mental health treatment program.