State funding that supported years of local anti-hate programs faces uncertain future

For years, Alliance San Diego has taught workshops to youth about human rights and advocacy. Somali Family Service, another local group, created a documentary about the harmful effects of hate crimes on communities. And the Union of Pan Asian Communities built a program designed to support people who have been targeted by hate crimes and reduce stigma around mental health care. The work of each nonprofit was made possible through the Stop the Hate program, a state grant initiative launched in 2021 to help organizations provide services for communities affected by hate crimes and support preventative programming. More than $100 […]

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