What started as a local response to tragedy has grown into a citywide movement, ensuring Portsmouth students get to school safely, thanks to a program called Be Safe, a community-led initiative by Give Back 2 Da Block in partnership with Portsmouth United.
For the past four years, dozens of dedicated volunteers have shown up each morning at bus stops across the city, offering more than just supervision. They bring smiles, encouragement and a sense of security to hundreds of students.
“This initiative that we’ve been doing for the last four years is a safe passage program that we named ‘Be Safe,’” said Darrell Redmond, founder of Give Back 2 Da Block.” This is an evidence-based practice utilized around the nation to help reduce violence and create a safe environment.”…