Nonprofits receive ONE Lexington violence prevention grants

WUKY | By Karyn Czar

Published March 15, 2023 at 1:27 PM EDT

Mayor Linda Gorton announces ONE Lexington violence prevention grants March 14, 2023. Photo by Amy Wallot

Fifteen grassroots nonprofit organizations active in violence prevention are receiving grants from ONE Lexington. Karyn Czar has details.

One Lexington, whose mission is to expand violence prevention programs among young people announced more than $200,000 in funding for 15 organizations that work with city's youth. Last year, Lexington reached a record high 44 homicides. So far in 2023, there has been one homicide, compared to 7 by this time last year.

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Karyn Czar

Karyn Czar has been a journalist with WUKY since 2013 and is currently the Assistant News Director. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and brings more than 30 years of broadcast experience to NPR. Karyn's work has been recognized with numerous Associated Press, Kentucky Broadcaster Association, Public Media Journalist, and Edward R. Murrow awards throughout her career.

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