MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Mayor Paul Young held press conference to discuss the $1 million investment that will be used by the City of Memphis Youth Violence Prevention Initiative.
The city is partnering with PURE Academy and Heal 901 whose leaders will also speak at the event.
The funding Cohen secured will support structured activities, mentorships, conflict resolution, violence prevention, youth engagement, and mental health services to help fight youth violence in the city…