The Boys & Girls Clubs of [City] held a walk for peace event, organized by teens, to promote unity and nonviolence in their community. This nonprofit organization provides youth empowerment programs and community service initiatives to promote positive change.
Teen organized event to focus on peace & unity
ST. LOUIS, MO (January 10, 2024) Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL)Teen Center of Excellence (TCOE) hosts a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Peace Walk and Rally, Friday, January 12, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Peace Walk begins at BGC’s Teen Center of Excellence, 9200 W. Florissant Ave. 63136.
The teen-led walk will start from the Teen Center and proceed to Pleasant View Apartments (Formerly Canfield Apartments) for a moment of silence and encouraging words. Participants then return to TCOE for a reception and rally featuring popular musical performances and guest speakers. Special guests include Missouri State Representative Raychel Proudie, District 73, popular teen speaker Whois Ardimus, area vendors, businesses, and community groups.
What:
BGCSTL Teen Center of Excellence Peace Walk & Rally
When: TODAY, Friday, January 12, 2024
Where: BGCSTL Teen Center of Excellence, 9200 W. Florissant Ave. Ferguson, MO 63136
Time: The walk begins promptly at 3:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact Deneen Busby at 314-680-7998 or deneen@bgcstl.org.
An alternate plan is in place, pending inclement weather. The media is encouraged to attend this event.
The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis (BGCSTL) is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. BGCSTL provides after-school, teen, sports, and summer programs to youth across the Bi-State Region while also providing a safe place for them to learn and grow. The Clubs serve youth across the region at twelve locations, including (Adams Park Club, Bentwood Townhomes Bethalto Club, Lovejoy Club, Hazelwood Elementary School Club, Herbert Hoover Club, Mathews-Dickey Club, O’Fallon Park Club, Riverview Gardens Club, Hazelwood Southeast Middle School Club and the Teen Center of Excellence). We also operate Mentor St. Louis and the St. Louis In
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