One Lexington Violence Prevention Grant applications open; Mayor Gorton says they’re working

The City of Lexington is again accepting grants for a program Mayor Linda Gorton says helps reduce gun violence among young people. The window for applying for a total of 100-thousand dollars in One Lexington Violence Prevention grants opens Friday and closes April 5^th. Community Outreach Director Larry Johnson said the program, now in its third year, is making a difference.

“We're giving young people who have been affected by violence, whether that's in the home or in the community, positive things to do we help connect them with positive mentors. And these grants are also being used to message.”