About Us
Putting an end to gun violence
Reducing gun violence in our community
North Columbia Youth Empowerment Initiative was founded in 2018 in a joint effort by Serve & Connect and the City of Columbia Police Department to increase safety in our communities by addressing violence among at-risk youth to cultivate a community where they can thrive.
Thanks to this successful collaboration, Serve & Connect could apply for and receive a federal grant in 2021 to help fund evidence-based solutions for a community-driven approach to reducing gun violence.
This work will be designed and implemented with our police and community partners, who have been essential to this work since day one.
Read more about the grant and how Serve & Connect is working to create safer neighborhoods for all:
