FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 12, 2024
City Council addresses B.U.C.K. Squad funding
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Charlottesville City Council (Council) recently completed its review of the Vibrant Community Fund, the City’s funding program that provides direct financial support to non-profits serving in the Charlottesville community.
After proposals were reviewed, scored, and ranked, the City Manager included the results of the process in his proposed budget to Council for the upcoming 2025 fiscal year (FY25). The City Manager’s recommendation at that time is the result of the prescribed review process as adopted by Council for the consideration of funding requests to the City.
The B.U.C.K. Squad, whose mission is to reduce the cycle of gun related crime and homicides through education and economic empowerment by restoring a sense of commitment, community, and personal development, has been working in the City since 2021.
As we talked more about City-wide violence prevention efforts, it became clear that we needed an approach that included The B.U.C.K. Squad, but that embraced the efforts of other groups as well. We have given The B.U.C.K. Squad a 25% increase in their City funding in recognition of the good work that they have begun, and with the hope that we will continue to work with them to prevent further acts of violence in our community.
Media Contact:
Afton Schneider
Director of Communications & Public Engagement
City of Charlottesville
schneidera@charlottesville.gov
434-996-0331