Local orgs, faith leaders, police collaborate for a safe summer

15th District CAPS and community partners plan series of summer activities in Austin

By FRANCIA GARCIA HERNANDEZ Staff Reporter

The event was funded through a city of Chicago PlayStreets grant, distributed to Austin Youth Travel Adventures by local nonprofit BUILD Chicago. PlayStreets grants are provided to community-based organizations and city blocks to host popup events on streets in the West and South sides of Chicago where youth and families can be physically active, learn and have fun.

Crystal Dyer, president of Austin Youth tnership is an example of an ongoing collaboration between the police department and community organizations ent was announced at the 15th

District faith-based meeting held on June 6, among many other events and initiatives. This monthly meeting is an oppor-