Summer 612
Summer 612 was a new campaign in 2011 within the City of Minneapolis’ Blueprint for Action –a public health approach to youth violence prevention.
Summer 612 was a micro grant program addressing Blueprint for Action goal # 4: Recognize that violence is learned and can be unlearned by reducing the impact of violent messages in our media, culture and entertainment.
The goal for Summer 612 was to directly engage at least 1,000 Minneapolis youth through several youth-led micro grant projects. In addition to raising awareness of youth violence, this grant program enabled youth to develop unique job skills while interacting with professionals in a specific industry.
A total of eight groups worked on projects in four categories:
- documentary film
- visual arts
- basketball
- performance arts
Each project allowed youth to reflect on their personal efforts to address the culture of violence and share it with friends, family, and other peers in their neighborhoods to make an impact in the fight to end youth violence. Funding support for Summer 612 was made possible by a grant from The Minneapolis Foundation.
All of the projects were featured on September 22nd in a final showcase event at the Minneapolis Central Library and included city leaders, youth and the community.
The event is captured through pictures taken throughout the evening. Click to see photos of the event!
For more information on Summer 612 please contact:
Alyssa Banks
Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support
Phone: (612) 673-2729
Email: Alyssa.Banks@minneapolismn.gov
Last updated Dec. 12, 2011