Columbia’s ‘4 Block’ Promise initiative to build safer, connected communities [Video]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia has announced a new initiative to expand its footprint while creating opportunities to increase engagement and community connections in struggling areas. The plan is to do this block by block–literally. 

“We are going to partner with our community leaders. We are going to partner with our neighborhood associations. We will make differences in our communities through this initiative,” said Trevon Fordham, the director of the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement in Columbia.

Columbia officials said it plans to keep the ‘4 Block’ Promise, an initiative to create opportunities, connections, and engagement in the city’s most needy areas through faith-based partners. Program partners will host community events, provide volunteer opportunities, and collaborate on other safety and engagement efforts. 

“Usually, individuals go in and out our place of …