Reagan Fondren, the Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, has announced that two nonprofit organizations based in Memphis will receive grants from the Department of Justice totaling more than $2 million. These grants aim to support initiatives that assist individuals in West Tennessee who are or may become involved with the justice system.
The first grant, amounting to $999,101, has been awarded to the Returning Neighbor’s Program. This initiative, led by the Shelby County Office of Reentry, focuses on providing safe, affordable housing and comprehensive services to individuals who have been recently released from incarceration. The program aims to reduce recidivism rates in Memphis and Shelby County by addressing obstacles to stable housing and employment. It will operate both pre-release, in collaboration with the Shelby County Division of Corrections, and post-release, working with local programs such as HOPE Credit Union, Lifeline to Success, and the Hospitality Hub.
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The second grant of $1,764,992 has been awarded to Heal 901. This organization will implement an intensive community violence intervention and prevention program aimed at reducing violent crime in Memphis. Heal 901 connects vulnerable populations with available resources to foster more empowered lives.
For further information, the public can contact the U.S. Attorney’s Office Media Relations Team or follow their updates on social media platforms like Facebook and X at @WDTNNews.
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