The City of San Diego will receive federal funding from the recently passed appropriations bill to help fight gangs, provide resources to small business, and give veterans a new chance.  I strongly support all of these programs and wanted to share the good news with you.

San Diego’s UPAC Anti-Gang Youth Mentoring Program will receive funding to expand its at-risk youth program.  This program provides support services to young people, helping them to turn away from local gangs and offering them mentoring, job training and placement services.  Too many communities see the negative impact of gangs, including increased drug trafficking, violent crime, and young people who have lost hope.  I’m very pleased that this program will expand to serve more people.

The “One Stop” Small Business Resource Center in San Diego will receive funding to l complete implementation of a regional, multi faceted “One-Stop” Business Resource Center.  Its aim is to help small business owners navigate through the myriad of local, regional, state and federal agencies.  Small businesses are employment generators, and helping them to succeed will get more people into good, reliable jobs.  

Community Catalysts of California, located in San Diego, will receive funding to support its Veterans Community Service program to assure social and economic self-sufficiency for local veterans.  It will develop a program to address the underlying risks of homelessness, drug abuse, violence, and family disruptions often associated with reintegration of wounded and disabled veterans.  Our veterans gave without question to our nation, and I support programs to ensure that they come home to supportive communities.

I’m pleased to let you know about federal funding for these good local programs, which intend to help young people, small businesses, and our veterans.

Sincerely,

Barbara Boxer
United States Senator