Lehigh Avenue; Philadelphia , PA 19132) beginning at 11:00
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Philadelphia Police Commissioner Sylvester Johnson and The Philadelphia
African American Bikers Association to voice their concerns about violence
against youth during a special Community Youth Forum aimed at helping youth go
directly to policy and decision -makers.

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leadership programs, transitional housing, alternative education, career
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"Although our region's economy is improving, the positive effects have yet
to reach many families," says YMCA President Neil Nicoll. Wells, Chairman And Founder, ODAAT,
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and The Philadelphia African American Bikers Association

Philadelphia Young People and Their Families Speak Directly to City Leaders
during a Community Town Meeting Sponsored by One Day At A Time.., a tax-exempt organization which serves over 57,000 people each year
through its public and residential programs supporting Drug + Alcohol
Recovery, Homeless Services, HIV/AIDS Prevention and Education, and Safe
Communities through Crime Prevention.

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ODAAT is dedicated to being an
advocate of positive change in our neighborhoods.

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working hard to keep kids and families from falling through the cracks. This forum will focus on violence against young people
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Wells, Founder and Chairman of One Day At A Time, stated . ODAAT believes in Philadelphia's young people, and is holding
this forum to give them the opportunity to voice their own concerns to those
people who can help make our communities safer. Through its partnership with HOPE
Worldwide, it has established One Day At A Time Programs in London, UK;
Cambodia, Indonesia and India.

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The campaign's success is due to the work of nearly 1,500 volunteers
across the region, led by Chair Matt Griffin of Pine Street Group L.
THE KIDS FORUM AND PANEL will take place on Saturday, May 14, 2005 at the
ODAAT AFCON (2432 W . The Community Fair will include: a community
cleanup, HIV testing, ODAAT Summer Basketball League Registration, ODAAT/HOPE
Worldwide Camp Miracle Registration, a pizza party, and a host of other
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The forum will be followed by an ANTI-VIOLENCE MARCH ending with a
COMMUNITY FAIR at the Winchester Recreational Center (1330 N.

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The demand for YMCA services remains greater than ever, particularly since
government budgets for critical programs like child care, youth employment,
foster care and housing have been slashed in recent years. The YMCA Partners With Youth Campaign helps
eliminate financial barriers to membership and participation in positive
programs for thousands of children, teens and families.
Rev. ODAAT is committed to ending
Youth Violence, and the conditions which create it.

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"More than ever, the voices of young people need to be heard, respected, and
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Programs that give
parents and children a place to spend safe, quality time together -- including
family camps, family nights, and family resource centers -- also depend on
Partners With Youth Campaign funds.

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Wells has dedicated his
life's mission to preserving and promoting safety in our communities and unity
of our families. We owe it to our young
people to give them the tools that will allow them to build strong
foundations, so they will have successful futures.

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"Our youth are our future.

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"We're fortunate to have so many volunteers who help us find the resources to
carry out the YMCA mission," Matt asserts . "It's a privilege to live where so
many people are willing to contribute the funds to build a stronger
community."

The YMCA of Greater Seattle served more than 183,600 community members in
2004, of which more than 100,000 were individuals under age 18-nearly one in
four children under age 18. Since that time, the
organization has established a national and international reputation as a
model for promoting peer-based recovery.