Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta October 23, 2024 | 12:05 PM
In alignment with his belief that investment in communities offers hope and opportunity to North Philadelphia, state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta announced today that he secured more than $1.5 million in state funding for his legislative district.
“This funding is vital to ensure the vitality of our communities,” Kenyatta said. “From tackling food insecurity, enhancing safety measures at institutions of higher education to providing a safe and healthy space for a creative outlet, I’m fighting to let North Philadelphia thrive and foster a sense of community throughout.”
The organizations awarded funding are:
Community College of Philadelphia Foundation
Weapons Detection System
$350,000
Performance Garage
Providing for a space for dance businesses and other practices
$800,000
The Market Place/Beech Community Services
Development of a food market, food court and business space
$446,210
The funding is provided from Pennsylvania’s Statewide Local Share Account, which comes from the Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act. The law provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects in the public interest in Pennsylvania.
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