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Article: Attorney General Holder Announces $37 Million in Grants to Support Youth Mentoring Initiatives
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- U.S. Newswire
- Article date:
- October 8, 2009
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To: NATIONAL EDITORS
Contact: Joan LaRocca of the Office of Justice Programs - U.S.
Department of Justice, +1-202-307-0703
WASHINGTON Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Attorney
General Eric Holder today announced more than $37million in Recovery
Act and Fiscal Year 2009 grants have been awarded to support
organizations in developing, implementing and expanding youth
mentoring activities.
"These funds allow us to invest further in the future of today's
youth by providing mentoring opportunities to help children reach
their full potential," said Attorney General Holder. "These grants
will help steer young people away from criminal activities by
providing them with healthy life ...