The YMCA and community organizers are reaching out to Philadelphia youth impacted by gun violence in an effort to give them an outlet for their emotions.
With all the violence happening in Philadelphia, many children and teens are looking for an outlet. FOX 29's Shawnette Wilson has the story about what the YMCA is doing to help.With all the violence happening in the City of Philadelphia, many children and teens are looking for an outlet.
One local 10-year-old said her father taught her what to do when she hears gunshots. "When I hear that pop pop pop he said don't look around. Don't even run. He said just drop," she said. "How does a 13-year-old have such easy access to a gun and how is it so easy to bring these same guns into our communities when we're fighting hard for books and school supplies?" she said.
Tayquan Thorpe, 20, a member of the Traffic Demons bike club, came out hoping to offer the youth some guidance and opportunities.