Chicago pastor Corey Brooks is serious about stopping violence in Chicago, which is quickly approaching a record number of homicides for the year. Just this past weekend, nine people were killed and 37 wounded in gun violence. It seems like every big city has its turn and this year, Chicago is leading so far in homicides. Brooks has already lived on the roof of an abandoned hotel across the street from his church in the violence-plagued Woodlawn neighborhood in order to raise funds to buy it to create a recreation center. With a $98,000 boost from Tyler Perry, he did, but he still needs funding to create a new space on the spot.
Now Brooks is walking across the country from New York City to Los Angeles with his two sons, 11-year old Cobe and 22-year-old Desmond, the pastor with a mission is H.O.O.D. (Helping Others Obtain Destiny) and committed to creating a safe haven amongst the turmoil in Chicago.
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(Source:Black America Web)
