Weed and Seed, a federal grant strategy, is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice, and locally by the U.S. Attorney's office. Charlottesville Weed and Seed Network's strategy is to "weed" out drug trafficking, violent crimes and related offenses through coordinated law enforcement and community policing; and then "seed" the designated areas with prevention, intervention and treatment programs designed to meet the communities' needs for enhanced educational opportunities and training, leading to brighter employment prospects. Weed and Seed links federal, state, and local social services with the private and community efforts, to maximize the impact of existing community programs and resources. A component of the City's Department of Neighborhood Development Services, the Weed and Seed Network enhances Charlottesville's neighborhood-based service delivery.

OUR MISSION:

To reduce drugs, violence, and related crimes to improve the quality of life for residents, through multi-agency collaborations leading to neighborhood revitalization.

The Weed and Seed Network combines the resources of:

• Community policing;
• Prevention, intervention and treatment;
• law enforcement;
• Neighborhood Revitalization; and
• Mini-grants invested in community and faith-based organizations plus partnerships with residents, businesses and other community stakeholders produce solution-based initiatives.

View a Map of Weed and Seed Communities.