Volunteers say providing kids with even basic school supplies can have a huge impact on attitudes towards staying in school.
The organizers even call it a form of "violence prevention," by making important investments in the community.
"Stay in school! Stay in school! It's a positive thing. Then go onto college, become something!" That's the message of support and encouragement from Deaunte Williams, another one of the volunteers. The neighborhood-at-large is struggling, yet still managed to collect enough donations to buy the backpacks filled with school supplies. No corporate sponsors. Just neighbors pitching in as a commitment to fight for change.
"We want to start with the younger generation and give them something to look forward to. Maybe that will be a way we can change things in the future," says Newton.
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