Present Pillars looking to establish community-led violence intervention initiative

Present Pillars looking to establish community-led violence intervention initiative

Present Pillars in Benton Harbor is seeking a state grant to establish a community-led violence intervention initiative. The Benton Township Board of Trustees this past week approved a letter of support for the organization’s plan as it applies for the $500,000 community violence intervention grant from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Present Pillars Director James Gunter tells us the department announced the grant opportun…