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- EIN 26-3266828
- (509) 248-2021
- 10 N 9th St Yakima WA 98901-2590 USA
- www.safeyakimavalley.com
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Community Coalitions
Mission: Citizens for safe yakima valley communities (csc) was created to network inidividuals and organizations in a self directed effort; harnessing citizen passion and determination to make yakima valley a safe place for everyone. Crime and its causes are complex interconnected social and environmental issues. There is no one sure-fire quick fix. However, armed with information, determined individuals united through csc are making a difference. Csc's general activities will work toward lessening the burdens of government, the lessening of neighborhood tensions, and combating community deterioration and juvenile delinquency.
Programs: "100 jobs for 100 youth" - this event featured a youth jobs fair, work readiness training, and the placement of youth into summer jobs. The event served hundreds of youth and had the assistance of many volunteers.
successful collaborative community efforts contributing to the reduction in crime rates for three consecutive years.
increased methamphetamine emphasis in superior court drug court program
provided community education and outreach through kiwanis, rotary, yakima chamber, ypac, and word of mouth
built strong faith based relationships throughout yakima valley; distributed prayer cards, held prayer walks and rally, and helped coordinate cold weather shelters in yakima