Weed and Seed, a federal grant strategy, is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justices' Community Capacity Development Office, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, and the City of Allentown.

Allentown's Weed and Seed strategy is to "weed" out drug trafficking, violent crimes and related offenses through coordinated law enforcement and community policing; and to "seed" the designated areas with prevention, intervention and treatment programs designed to meet the communities' needs for human services, employment and economic development, youth development and housing. Furthermore, Allentown's initiative works closely with residents by providing ongoing resident leadership training and by requiring resident involvement in all aspects of the initiative.

Weed and Seed links federal, state, and local social services, private sector plus community efforts, to maximize the impact of existing community programs and resources. A component of the City's Community and Economic Development Department, the Weed and Seed initiative supports Allentown's revitalization program.

Vision
Our vision is that all of Allentown will be diverse, thriving and safe.

Mission
Allentown Weed and Seed will unite the community by promoting an atmosphere of trust and civility; where quiet, drug free streets sustain thriving businesses that encourage community action and revitalization.

Website: www.AllentownWeedandSeed.org