The People's Money (2023-2024)

Decide how to spend part of the city budget!

Phase 4 of 4

Project Implementation 07/01/2024 - 06/30/2025

Safe and Healthy NYC

In-person Workshop Idea

13/12/2023 12:32

In which borough should your idea take place?: Bronx
Do you have a specific neighborhood(s) in mind?: Mott Haven, Tremont
Which audience(s) does your idea help? Select as many as apply.: Youth

Limited English proficient individuals

Low income individuals

Black, Indigenous, and POC

People with disabilities
Describe the challenge you want to address:: Housing --> Rent is too high; Food --> Food is so expensive an average meal is about $15; Drugs --> Too many drugs in the city a lot of usage publicly and distribution. no regulations; Gun violence --> unregistered weapons in the hands of minors;
Describe your idea and approach to address the challenge:: More programs for rental assistance for the average person. Vouchers for food, cards specifically for hot meals. Increase in food stamps. Drug Safety Vans --> First aid to drug users, new needles exchange, crackdown on gangs, kingpins.
Write the zipcode that best represents your New York City community:: 10453