We hear you, PA! 📢 A staggering 478 applications for BOOST, VIP, and CCVI grants requesting $174M - 3x the available $56.5M funding. This demand highlights PCCD’s critical role in reducing gun violence, expanding afterschool programs, and empowering communities statewide.

Governor Josh Shapiro Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis 2025 Pathways for Victim Services Conference 📆Sept 10 - 12th 📍Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center. Visit bit.ly/PCCDPathwaysCo… to learn more. If you have any nomination or eligibility-related questions, please email [email protected].

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth! What makes *you* happy? Taking time to explore your hobbies and interests is a great way to focus on your mental health. Be kind to yourself and make time for you.

Loneliness is common, but you are not alone. If you're struggling, call or text 988.

Our young people deserve to have a safe place to go outside of the classroom. The non-profit Café Momentum Pittsburgh received a grant last year of almost $1 million to expand access to and enhance their program by serving more than 75 students that have been impacted by the justice

May is #OlderAmericansMonth Pennsylvania’s aging community deserves protection and dignity. If you, or someone you love, has experienced abuse, neglect, or exploitation, you may be eligible for reimbursement of expenses through PA’s Victims Compensation Assistance Program

By focusing on evidence-based solutions and strong partnerships at PCCD, the Governor Josh Shapiro + Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis Admin can continue to support programs and initiatives that keep all PA families safe. Read about the $20M proposed to expand Violence Intervention & Prevention (VIP) &

BOOST funding is helping YMCAs across PA give 15K+ kids a safe, fun, and life-changing place to go after school. The Governor Josh Shapiro + Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis Admin is fighting to give PA students the support they deserve by calling for an additional $10M for BOOST in the 2025-26 state

This Memorial Day, we remember the brave Pennsylvanians and Americans who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation and defend our fundamental freedoms.  On behalf of a grateful Commonwealth, we salute their service, lift up their families in prayer and honor their

On this Memorial Day we honor the U.S. service members who gave their lives in defense of this country and in the freedoms we hold most dear.   We thank them for their bravery and promise to remember their sacrifices as we continue to uphold and defend the rights they gave their

Teachers play a crucial role in shaping how children learn & grow. 🍎 PCCD proudly supports teachers and school staff across the Commonwealth with high-quality school safety & security training and provides schools and community-serving programs with funding through grants that

When I visited Café Momentum Pittsburgh, it was evident how much this program and the mentorship from their teachers means to the students.   This Commonwealth has invested over $50 million in programs like Cafe Momentum, that work to reduce community violence and provide opportunities

The hours after school are a risky time, but when kids have safe places to go like the YMCA they stay safer, healthier, and more connected. That’s why the Governor Josh Shapiro + Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis Admin is calling for bigger investments for funding like BOOST and VIP. BOOST funding is

Everyone deserves the right to feel safe and be safe in their communities.   That’s why the Shapiro-Davis administration has delivered $56 million in targeted funding that expands youth programs, invests in community-based organizations, and improves victims’ services – and we’re

What if every $1 spent helped kids and made our communities safer?   DYK? Studies show that each $1 invested in out-of-school time programs saves the state more than $6.  Afterschool programs don’t just support kids, they help to create better academic outcomes and safer

Casey supports behavioral health in the criminal justice system, connecting individuals to substance use disorder treatment and helping prevent reentry. Thanks to DDAP’s loan forgiveness program, he’s able to stay in a role he enjoys and keep building his career here in PA.

For folks who don’t want to read every line item in our budget proposal... this is for you.

For every child in a Pennsylvania afterschool program, 4 more are waiting for their spot.   In January, PCCD awarded over $11M in grants to 46 afterschool programs and now Governor Josh Shapiro is doubling down and proposing +$10M more so our kids can have safe and enriching

There is nothing greater than to live freely as yourself and love who you love, openly. Happy Pride Month, Pennsylvania. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️