Four years ago, parents Robert and Sam Esterine recognized a need for children in their neighborhood to have a safe place to gather. Many children lived in impoverished homes and were at risk of bullying and gang violence.
“We found that a lot of the young people [and] families were suffering through neglect - food neglect - and not having anywhere to go,” Robert said.
The Esterines envisioned a place where kids could participate in wholesome activities and build a sense of belonging with their peers. They created the Hawksworth Community Youth Club. Through JustServe.org, the couple connected with members of the local Latter-day Saint congregation, who opened their meetinghouse for the youth club to gather.
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7 сен 2022
