LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – United Bank will donate $500 to the Lynchburg Peacemakers Safe Street Initiative for the purchase installation of cameras in impoverished, high-crime neighborhoods in Lynchburg.
These security cameras will be put in place for domestic violence victims, elderly people, and single mothers so people feel safer in their community
(Photo Credit: Lynchburg Peacemakers Safe Steet Initiative)
The Peacemakers Safe Street Initiative started in 2023 after the murder of 6-year-old Kingston Campbell. Since then, Lynchburg has installed 88 cameras on homes to solve crimes around the neighborhoods and homes.
“We receive comments almost daily from people who feel safer as a result of having a security camera. We are currently accepting donations on our website and Facebook page and Amazon wish list to expand the Safe Streets Initiative for 2025.”