McClinton announces nearly $1 million in violence prevention grants
Rep. Joanna E. McClinton April 21, 2026 | 1:40 PM
PHILADELPHIA, April 21 – State House Speaker Joanna McClinton, D-Phila./Delaware, is applauding three local organizations that have been selected for nearly $1 million in state violence prevention funding.
Community of Compassion Inc. and The Common Place in Philadelphia, and Rising Hope for Change Inc. in Darby, Delaware County, were selected for Violence Intervention and Prevention grants by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s School Safety and Security Committee.
VIP grants are awarded to organizations to address community violence, including gun, interpersonal, and domestic violence.
“Reducing violence in our neighborhoods is a collaborative effort. To be effective, we need to be united. Local organizations are best equipped to offer programs tailored to the specific needs in the communities they serve, and these VIP grants support the efforts of groups who are already doing tremendous work in Southwest Philadelphia and Delco,” McClinton said. “I’m proud to deliver these state dollars to Community of Compassion, The Common Place, and Rising Hope for Change because of their work to improve the health and safety of the communities I serve.”
The three organizations and their grant amounts are:
- Community of Compassion Inc.: $500,000
- The Common Place: $350,000
- Rising Hope for Change Inc.: $119,000
These organizations are three of more than 150 groups selected to receive a portion of nearly $64 million through the state’s VIP and Building Opportunities Through Out-of-School Time, or BOOST, programs.