West Side New Beginnings receives Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant

Lt. Gov. Matt Denn, chairman of the Criminal Justice Council, awarded a $41,686 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant to West Side New Beginnings Inc., (WSNB) in West Rehoboth Nov. 15.  This grant, through the Criminal Justice Council, will add an educational piece to the after-school program to help provide a comprehensive approach to immunize at-risk youth in West Rehoboth against delinquency, youth violence and gang membership.

The after-school program started in July 2002 and this new funding will help add a gang prevention piece, more structured curriculum, field trips and supplies. The program offers homework assistance, access to computers for schoolwork, a hot meal and structure.

Members of the community, parents, Delaware State Police, volunteers and community organizers joined Denn. Shown with Delaware State Police Commander Col. Robert Coupe are (l-r) Juliana Dorsey, Timesha Cannon and Jeremiah Jackson.