As community organizations across the country are seeing significant cuts to their federal funding, one Detroit group is bracing for impact and the potential loss of resources.
In April, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Justice Programs cut about $500 million in funds nationwide, with Michigan agencies statewide losing nearly $6.8 million.
“That’s a significant cut for us. We use those fundings for our staff, the individuals who go out into the community and put their lives on the line on a daily basis,” said Ciera Renee, Director of Programs for FORCE Detroit…