Senator Hughes Announces Over $2.2M for Youth Services, Public Safety, and Community Support in Philadelphia and Montgomery County

Senator Hughes Announces Over $2.2M for Youth Services, Public Safety, and Community Support in Philadelphia and Montgomery County

June 10, 2026

June 10, 2026 - Today, Senator Vincent Hughes announced more than $2.2 million in new Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) funding to support a range of programs across Philadelphia and Montgomery County.

The grants will expand violence prevention initiatives, strengthen support for vulnerable youth, enhance services for victims, and improve behavioral health and substance-use prevention programming.

"Serving and uplifting young people and our communities requires real investment," said Senator Hughes. "These funds are going to organizations that are doing the tough, hands-on work every day. They are building safer neighborhoods, supporting youth to find a better path forward, and ensuring victims and families have the resources they need."

The following projects were awarded PCCD grants in Philadelphia and Montgomery County:

State Violence and Delinquency Prevention Program Funds

• Building Our Lives Together, Inc. - BOLT Youth Leaders Fellowship
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Scaling Protective Social-Emotional Skill Building
• Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center - Promoting Safe Behaviors for At-Risk Youth
• Public Health Management Corporation- Fresh Start
• Support Center for Child Advocate - Project PROTECT's Youth Survivor Advisory Board
• The Lighthouse, Inc. - The Lighthouse Alumni Leadership Track

State Act 80 Funds

• Montgomery County Commissioners - Montgomery County Correctional Facility MAT Care C

State Endowment Act Funds

• Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center - Advocacy Services for Victims of Abuse
• Philadelphia Children's Alliance - PCA Medical Liaison Position

Endowment Act - DVSOs (Category 4)

• Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, LLC - Child Abuse Treatment Project Service Enhancement
• Support Center for Child Advocate - Enhanced Advocacy for Child Victims of Sexual Abuse

State Substance Abuse Education and Demand Reduction (SAEDR)

• Rising Hope for Change - Youth Strong PA
• YWCA Tri-County Area - Recreational Prevention and Wellness

More information about PCCD grants is available online.