AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoState Funding for Community Spaces: Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a second round of NY BRICKS grants, releasing $75 million for municipalities and nonprofits to build, renovate, and modernize community centers for kids, seniors, and mental well-being, with awards from $250,000 to $15 million and a required 20% match. Youth, Safety, and Local Services: Hochul also rolled out Project RISE, sending $20 million to 10 New York cities for 136 youth-focused programs aimed at mentoring, mental health, opportunity, and violence prevention. Community Health Access: Mercy Health—Paducah Cancer Center will host a free ovarian cancer awareness event Sept. 9 with education and a lunch-and-learn. Food Security Support: Nashua’s Community Pantry announced new fall hours starting Sept. 1, plus continued mobile pantry service. Community-Led Infrastructure Fixes: Swifts Beach residents celebrated Danny Warren’s sewer repair solution that avoided a costly town proposal. Nonprofit Events That Keep Care Going: Victory Junction’s Run to Victory 5K (Sept. 12) invites runners, walkers, and virtual participants to fund free camp experiences. Local Planning With Residents: Brooke-Alvinston and the Sarnia Community Foundation are hosting a “Later Life Matters” planning session Sept. 16, and Port St. Lucie is running Community Conversations on budget and ballot measures starting Sept. 1. Community Organizing in Action: Milwaukee’s Common Ground highlighted how turnout and organizing are driving campaigns on housing, healthcare, education, and public safety.
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