tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post3481746446926674043..comments2024-03-29T09:51:42.121-04:00Comments on MOLOVINSKY ON ALLENTOWN: New Youth Programsmichael molovinskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-3524446681466303642008-05-02T20:34:00.000-04:002008-05-02T20:34:00.000-04:00This sounds like a good idea. I'm all for programs...This sounds like a good idea. I'm all for programs for kids. Kids just hangin out can result in vandalism and other crime.<BR/><BR/>No comment mod?Angie Villahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01994217997761386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-2818579077770765222008-05-02T10:26:00.000-04:002008-05-02T10:26:00.000-04:00i think the intention of the program is to fortify...i think the intention of the program is to fortify programs which can provide healthy alternatives to kid's just hanging out. the faith-based groups already have an organization and often facilities going for them, but the grants are youth program specific. although there is only 60k available this year, it is a general open fund. a start up group, could get a grant this year, and then apply next year as a stand alone entity under a separate grant application. although i have issues with CDBG in general, i do see the value received in youth programming.michael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-16144712237892252382008-05-02T09:58:00.000-04:002008-05-02T09:58:00.000-04:00I'm all for youth sports and heard this program de...I'm all for youth sports and heard this program described before LC Comm'rs. My concern is that these programs will be publicly funded, and some of the participants are religious groups. I question whether the state should be funding different faiths.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.com