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Alyssa Lyon wants people to stay connected to the environment, each other and themselves. Growing up in the Bronx, Lyon considers herself a “stoop kid” — afternoons after school were often spent playing on the block, with the sounds of laughter and running children behind her. Now the director of
Dozens of Pittsburgh organizations received nearly $1 million in grants to help prevent violence.
Over 30 Pittsburgh organizations received nearly $1 million in Stop the Violence Grants, according to city officials. Organizations could get funding for a variety of community initiatives, ranging from academic supports and sport programs to family-strengthening activities and mental health counseling for high-risk individuals. “These grants are valuable for the