New Hanover Co. receives grant for gang training | Community Spirit

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New Hanover Co. receives grant for gang training

Submitted by Sanah Sayani, Multimedia Journalist

Wednesday, July 25th, 2012, 2:30pm

Topics: Community Spirit, Education, People

New Hanover Co. receives grant for gang training

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - The New Hanover County Sheriff's Office received a grant from the Good Shepherd Foundation for their Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program, according to a news release.

The program teaches fifth and sixth graders to say no to violence, gangs, bullying, drugs, and alcohol.

The Good Shepherd Foundation gave t-shirts to all campers, mentors, and adults participating in the G.R.E.A.T. Safe Summer Camp.

Topics: Community Spirit, Education, People

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