What they reported doing
- #1 primary $388KRiker's Island Program
- #2 $185KGregory Meeks Discretionary Program
What they call their work
What they do
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Gun Violence Prevention & Intervention 3 activities
- Community violence intervention and outreachEngages participants in community canvassing, asset mapping, data gathering, outreach, and coordinated responses to shootings. Hosts annual community events to build safer neighborhoods and reduce violence through sustained local engagement.
- Gang awareness and prevention programs at Rikers Island and other correctional facilitiesOperates targeted programs at Rikers Island and other detention centers focused on gang awareness, conflict mediation, and prevention. Includes the Gang Warrior Tour Program and the Gregory Meeks Discretionary Program, which support youth and adult offenders through structured intervention and development services.
- Hospital-based crisis response and trauma-informed careProvides hospital responder services including de-escalation, mediation, risk assessment, trauma-informed care, and safety planning for individuals affected by gun violence. Connects patients to external resources such as behavioral health services, substance use treatment, emergency housing, and victim support.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Civic engagement and voter registration initiativesConducts community-based civic engagement programs, including the Rochdale Village Voter Registration Program, to promote participation in democratic processes and strengthen community involvement.
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Law Enforcement-Community Relations Programs 1 activity
- Legal rights and police interaction workshopsOffers workshops to educate participants on their rights during police stops, including procedures for handling encounters and filing complaints, as part of broader efforts to promote justice awareness and community safety.
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Community Safety Patrols & Security Support 1 activity
- Safe Passage School ProgramImplements the Safe Passage School Program in multiple New York City schools to ensure safe travel for students to and from school. Establishes safe routes and coordinates outreach and violence prevention efforts around school communities.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Trauma-focused therapeutic servicesDelivers trauma-focused individual, family, and group therapy to participants, staff, and community members impacted by gun violence and multi-generational trauma. Includes mindfulness, meditation, and crisis management trainings offered through townhalls and clinical supervision.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Youth employment and professional development programsOperates a seasonal employment program with a 6-week summer phase and a 25-week school year phase, facilitating job placements for youth at community-based organizations. Supports participants in obtaining employment documents such as IDs and social security cards to advance their social, educational, and professional development.
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Anti-Bullying Education and Prevention Programs 1 activity
- Youth violence prevention workshops and summitsConducts workshops, summits, and presentations for youth in schools, detention centers, prisons, churches, and community venues to address gang violence, drug abuse, bullying, racial tensions, and related societal challenges. Programs include the Anti-Drug/Anti-Gang Warrior Tour and school-based assemblies using urban specialists to deliver intervention-focused content.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Lance Feurtado | Executive Director | 50 | $277K |
- Adolphus Haney — Member - North Carolina Branch Director
- Adriane Greene — Treasurer
- Harold Grate — Chairperson
- Kyia Bish — Member - Youth Director
- Monique Hill — Secretary
- Richard Seaberry — Member
- Rosilyn Kirton — Member
- Shante Traynham — Member
Who they work with
- Chicago Project for Violence Prevention Partner — Collaborates with or draws methodology from the Chicago Project for Violence Prevention through the use of the Cure Violence model.
- Cure Violence/Crisis Management Services Partner — Collaborates with King of Kings Foundation in schools to implement violence-intervention and prevention strategies.
- Gregory Meeks Partner — Administered discretionary funding through the Gregory Meeks Discretionary Program.
- High School for Law Enforcement and Public Safety Partner — Hosted the launch of the Anti-Drug/Anti-Gang Warrior Tour.
- Journey Coaching, Counseling and Consulting Partner — Partner organization providing licensed mental health professionals for the Professional Mental Health Services program.
- Middle School of Pleasantville Partner — Hosted a presentation by the Feurtado Brothers for eighth-grade students.
- New York City Department of Youth and Community Development Government — Partners with DYCD in the city-wide Crisis Management System to reduce gun violence
- New York City’s Office of Neighborhood Safety Partner — Partner in launching the Anti-Gun Violence Employment Program (AGVEP).
How they approach the work
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- Culturally Credible Messenger Modelmethodology: culturally-credible-messengersBy using former gang members and culturally attuned, licensed professionals as messengers, the organization increases engagement and trust among at-risk populations, because lived experience and cultural resonance enhance credibility and reduce stigma around intervention and mental health services.
- Holistic Youth Development to Prevent Gang Involvementmethodology: holistic_youth_developmentBy integrating social, physical, economic, cultural, and spiritual support, the organization empowers at-risk youth and prevents gang involvement, because comprehensive development builds resilience, self-worth, and alternatives to destructive pathways.
- Public Health Approach to Violence Preventionmethodology: public_health_approach_to_violenceBy treating violence as a preventable epidemic or contagious disease, the organization intervenes through community-based outreach, conflict mediation, and violence interruption to reduce its spread, because this model enables early detection, behavioral change, and community-level immunity to violent behavior.
- Trauma-Informed Care in Crisis Responsemethodology: trauma-informed_careBy applying trauma-informed care principles in hospital and community crisis settings, the organization improves safety and engagement, because recognizing trauma histories helps de-escalate crises and build trust with individuals who may otherwise disengage from services.
- Wraparound Support to Address Root Causesmethodology: wraparound_supportBy connecting individuals in crisis to a coordinated network of social services, the organization reduces reliance on emergency systems, because addressing underlying social, economic, and psychological needs prevents recurring crises.