Senator Santarsiero Applauds $292,952 for Non-Profit Security Improvements Across 10th Senate District
BUCKS COUNTY − Octubre 18, 2024 − Senator Steve Santarsiero (D-10) announced today $292,952 for security improvements at houses of worship across the 10th Senate District. The funds come from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) Non-Profit Security Grant Program.
“Freedom of religion means no one should fear for his or her safety while observing their faith,” said Senator Santarsiero. “While we all wish it wasn’t the case that houses of worship require increased security, we know in the current climate security improvements are necessary.”
The funding will benefit eight congregations across the Senator’s district, an increase from previous years, due to an additional $5 million in program funding in this year’s budget.
Santarsiero continued, “Interest in the Non-Profit Security Grant Program has far exceeded the program funding in recent years, so I am thrilled the allocation was doubled in this year’s budget, increasing the availability of these critical funds.”
The Non-Profit Security Grant Program administers funds to nonprofit organizations who principally serve individuals, groups or institutions that are included within a bias motivation category for single bias hate crime incidents. For more information, visit the PCCD website.
El 10º Distrito del Senado incluye Bristol Borough, Bristol Township, Buckingham Township, Chalfont Borough, Doylestown Borough, Doylestown Township, Falls Township, Lower Makefield Township, Morrisville Borough, New Britain Borough, New Britain Township, New Hope Borough, Newtown Borough, Newtown Township, Plumstead Township, Solebury Township, Tullytown Borough, Upper Makefield Township y Yardley Borough.
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