Frustrated by the lack of city support in tackling gun violence, a group of activists in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood is taking action on its own.
Frustrated by the lack of city support in tackling gun violence, a group of activists in Chicago 's Englewood neighborhood is taking action on its own.The founder of Mothers & Men Against Senseless Killing , Tamar Manasseh, has installed surveillance cameras around the organization's facility after a shooting occurred just half a block away last month.Manasseh expressed her frustration with city officials, stating that her calls for increased safety measures have gone unanswered.
"MASK, located at 75th and Stewart, has served as a safe haven for nearly a decade, providing a place for children to play and receive free meals. The facility is open seven days a week, with community giveaways held every other Saturday. The majority of MASK’s funding comes from public donations.
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