Building on what’s working against Bridgeport violence
Gun violence seems to be up across the nation and Connecticut; why not in Bridgeport? Using “Credible Messengers,” StreetSafe Bridgeport directly seeks out youth who are at the highest risk […]
Ebony Epps Appointed to State Commission on Gun Violence
Senator Looney appointed Ebony Epps to the Commission on Community Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention. The newly established Commission on Community Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention held its inaugural meeting […]
Senators Murphy & Blumenthal Earmark $362,000 in Federal Grants for RYASAP
The Senate Appropriations Committee earmarked two grants totaling $362,000 for the fiscal year 2023 for RYASAP. StreetSafe Bridgeport would receive $237,000, and $125,000 would go towards Social Emotional Learning programming […]
Bridgeport community holds prayer vigil to mark city’s 13th homicide
StreetSafe Bridgeport and other community members came together Friday to pray after Kazmaire Dorsey, a member of the organization, died from his injuries after being shot earlier this month. “He was an […]
100-plus people packed Norwalk City Hall to demand an end to gun violence in CT
A panel consisting of local gun control advocates, a Quinnipiac University professor, domestic violence survivor advocates, Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling and U.S. Rep Jim Himes, D-4, had gathered to publicly […]
Governor Lamont Talks Violence Intervention Legislation Proposal
A new bill proposal from Gov. Ned Lamont looks to tackle violence while establishing community intervention programs around the state. StreetSafe Bridgeport’s Aquil Crooks was at the event in Waterbury […]