Congressman Cohen Announces Grant to Methodist LeBonheur Community Outreach

WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today announced that Methodist LeBonheur Community Outreach will receive a Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs grant of $900,000 for strategies to support youths exposed to violence.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

"Children exposed to violence can normalize that behavior and fall prey to it. I am pleased to see that Methodist LeBonheur Community Outreach is investing in affected youths, and look forward to its positive impact."

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