Members of the New Beginnings church and Project H.O.O.D. celebrated the start of work on a new community center in Woodlawn Monday.
"It's not just a day to celebrate a building. It's a day to celebrate the transformation of a community," said Pastor Corey Brooks, Project H.O.O.D.
"It's about keeping them alive. Keeping them alive, 'cuz it's dangerous out here. Very dangerous," said youth counselor Pierre Blakney. "Creating jobs, creating opportunities. Giving hope, inspiring people to have vision for their lives," Brooks said.
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