LYNN — Through the Shannon Community Safety Initiative awards, the City of Lynn will receive $327,223.86, and local action research partner North Shore Community College will receive $33,756.
The Shannon Community Safety Initiative, named in honor of the late Sen. Charles Shannon, is in its 20th year of supporting communities across Massachusetts to address gang and youth violence through a multidisciplinary approach. Partnering with nonprofit organizations, community partners, and municipal agencies, the City of Lynn will be able to continue its efforts to decrease gang recruitment and youth violence.
“The Shannon Community Safety Initiative is a testament to the success of collaboration between local law enforcement, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to prevent violence among young people,” said State Sen. Brendan Crighton. “We’re thrilled to see the City of Lynn and North Shore Community College receive this funding that will continue to make a difference in our community.”
State Rep. Dan Cahill said, “The Shannon Grant is a critical investment in the safety and well-being of our community. Under the leadership of the Lynn Police Department, this funding will support a strong collaboration among many local nonprofit organizations, schools, and community partners who are working together to prevent violence and support our young people.”
State Rep. Jenny Armini said, “The Shannon Grant is a meaningful investment in Lynn’s young people and the community partnerships that help them thrive. Thank you to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for this continued support, and to everyone in Lynn doing the day-to-day work to create safer, healthier opportunities for youth.”
State Rep. Sean Reid said, “This funding strengthens the work happening every day in Lynn to prevent violence, support young people, and build a safer, stronger community. We are grateful for this investment and have seen firsthand the difference this support makes.”
State Rep. Donald Wong said, “We are honored to be selected as a recipient of the Shannon Community Safety Initiative Awards for the City of Lynn. This funding is essential to advancing our work to prevent youth violence and curb gang recruitment, strengthening safety and opportunity for young people in our community.”
Mayor Jared C. Nicholson said, “We are grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for this continued investment. It is a testament to the commitment of programs that limit gang activity and create alternative paths for our young residents. In Lynn, this funding allows us to deepen our outreach to vulnerable youth and strengthen our collaboration with community partners, ensuring our interventions lead to long-term solutions for a safer city.”
