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I <br /> � <br /> ; STOP THE VIOLENCE PROJECT <br /> ST� 1705 N.Maple Avenue Decatur,IL 62526 <br /> Phone Z17-877-5220 *Faz 217-877-5230 <br /> I <br /> � <br /> � SUMMARY STATEMENT <br /> The Stop The Violence Project meets the following guidelines for the Neighborhood Improvement ' <br /> Grant Program: , <br /> 1. The Stop The Violence Project provides events, projects, activities and programs that � <br /> '� benefits the community at large. <br /> ; 2. The Stop The Violence Project has approximately 2,250 volunteer hours totaling ' ' <br /> i $47,863.50. This is based on"this yeaz's volunteer rate $18.77 per hou.r". !i ' <br /> A. Breakdown of volunteer hours: ; i <br /> ' i). Festivals=30 volunteers x 5 hours x 10 festivals= 1,500 hours �� ' <br /> , ri). Flyer Distribution=20 volunteers x 3 houxs x 10 festivals=600 hours ' '�� <br /> ui). Task Force monthly strategy meeting= 15 volunteers x 3 hours x10 � <br /> month=4,500 hours. <br /> 3. Ambassador For Christ Ministries will provide approximately$45,000 for the festivals I <br /> which will meet the 25% required contribution by the City of Decatur. ' <br /> 4. The application is endorsed by an official neighborhood organiza.rion, as was <br /> suggested. <br /> 5. The Stop The Violence Festivals brings neighborhoods together for the betterment of <br /> the community with: ' <br /> A. Neighborhood fun days i <br /> B.Neighborhood block parties <br /> C. Youth programs and activities ; <br /> D. Reduction in homicides and shootings(see Decatur Police Dept. Stats) � <br /> E. Safe environment for all who attend(see festival stats) i <br /> 6. The Stop The Festivals provide free concessions and food for all who attend. <br /> I <br /> i <br /> — — - — -- --- -- -- ! <br /> ; <br /> � <br /> I <br />