The City of Longmont Gang Response and Intervention Program (GRIP) would like to suggest the following actions to help you get involved with the issues discussed in the film Down For Life:

• Listen To Kids and Their Needs
• Respect them.
• Follow through with your promises.
• Talk about future goals and assist them in creating plans.
• Empower youth.
• Educate Yourself Around Gang Issues.
  • Learn about the symbols gang members use:
    http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/youth_services/problem_solving/
  • Attend community presentations.
  • Learn about the different resources in the community.
  • Never ignore gang issues.
  • Clean up graffiti ASAP.

• Volunteer Your Time
  • Become a youth mentor or sponsor.
  • Get to know the youth in your community.
  • Teach youth positive qualities to live by.
  • Play sports with local youth agencies.

• Financial Contributions
  • Support the Gang Response Intervention and Prevention Program (GRIP) by making financial contributions to the Friends of Longmont Youth Center. Make checks payable to:
    
    Friends of the Longmont Youth Center
    
    Mail to:
    
    Children and Youth Resources
    1050 Lashley Street
    Longmont, CO 80504.
    
    All donations are tax deductible.

    Donate These Items
    

    Toys
    Children’s books
    Snacks
    Paper ware
    Craft and art supplies
    Journals
    Musical instruments
    Computers
    Computer Software
    Sports Equipment
    Baby Diapers (all sizes)
    Kids Furniture
    Camera
    Gift Cards