Albany Community Land Trust Gun Violence Prevention Program

Albany Community Land Trust – Gun Violence Prevention (ACLT-GVP) works to prevent and reduce gun violence by supporting youth, families, and communities impacted by violence and justice-system involvement. Through youth development, mentoring, family engagement, workforce development, mental health and wellness support, victim advocacy, community outreach, and partnerships, ACLT-GVP connects individuals with the resources, relationships, and opportunities they need to build safer and more stable futures. Our community-based approach focuses not only on responding to violence, but also on addressing the conditions that contribute to it and strengthening the people and communities most impacted.

Below you will find a variety of programs and services that we offer that we believe will help to reduce the amount of violence in our community. We address many of the root causes of gun violence.

Driving Program

Free driving program for anyone who is 16 years of age or older who currently holds a NYS Permit.

Opportunities includes:

  • 5 Hour Test

  • Driving Lessons (2)

  • Road Test

Programs

Workforce Development Opportunities

We connect community members with Workforce Development programs available to people typically 18 years of age and older. Some programs start at 14 years of age, and other organizations serve people 25 years of age and older.

ACLT also assists with wrap-around services as needed.

Collaboration Opportunities

We are always looking for volunteers, partners, and to collaborate with people, organizations and businesses in the City of Albany.

Opportunties:

  • Volunteering at our events

  • Tabling Opportunities at our events

  • Sponsorships - donating money to our events

  • Men on A Mission Group

    MOAM is an initiative that brings boys and men together to instill strong family values. It’s a collaboration of men’s groups to help provide mentoring and assistance throughout the community.

    Download the GroupMe app to stay in tune!

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  • Faith Leaders & Stakeholders

    This is an initiative that is lead by Faith Leaders to be on the front lines of violence prevention and to respond to the violence in our community. Join FLASH to be apart of the change we desperately desire and need.

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  • Albany Community Collaborative

    A group of individuals, programs, and organizations that come together to lend a helping hand to each other. They meet biweekly on Fridays. More information can be found below. Or join the mailing list by first email

    *During the summer months, the meetings will be help virually.

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Valerie Alexander-Moseley

Program Manager

Mrs. Valerie has worked with the Albany Community Land Trust board for many years, but as the program manager, the team is going into their 4th year of the RISE grant sponsored by the Department of Criminal Justice.

Susan Cotner

Executive Director

Mrs. Sue is the director for ACLT but also manages the Affordable Housing Program and the Clean Air initiatives under ACLT, and the homebuyers program.

Pastor Michael C. Williams

Program Coordinator

Pastor Mike is a long-time community member who comes to us with a wealth of knowledge, dedication, and commitment to make our city a better and safer place to live, work, and play..

Meet Our Team