TOWN MEETING ON YOUTH & VIOLENCE AT GARFIELD PARK APRIL 24

Residents of all ages are urged to participate in a Town Meeting being held in the Garfield Park Gold Dome, 100 North Central Park Avenue, on Saturday, April 24, 1:00-3:00 PM. The purpose is to analyze the root causes of the violence currently sweeping Chicago and to create an agenda for at-risk youth/young adults, including:
 •    Community Programs
 •    After School Programs
 •    Reducing Recidivism Rates
 •    Youth/Young Adult Employment
    Opportunities
 •    Assessing the power of street gangs to
    lure children into their webs.
    In addition to the Youth/Gang Violence Panel Discussion, there will be entertainment and inspiration by choirs, Hip-Hop artists, praise dancers, poets, community leaders, clergy, and elected officials.
    For information, call Jim Allen at 773/824-6785.