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Members of the 15th District CAPS office, various Austin churches and community groups have been “loitering” on several corners in Austin every Wednesday in June and July since 2010 in an attempt to reduce crime.
Residents in the 900 block came together – as have many other blocks across Austin this summer – to share food, fellowship and hope for the future.
Put on a red shirt and meet at 6 p.m. June 28 at Laramie and Adam. If you can’t make it this week, there are several other Wednesdays where the community will be gathering as part of 100 blocks/100 churches.
West Sider Renna Thomas wants the community to demand more of themselves and others in the new year.
Everyone is invited to the 10 a.m. to noon meeting at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St.
Congressman Danny K. Davis and dozens of West Side groups and churches are sponsoring the 6:30 p.m. event at the Garfield Park Band Shell.
Local leaders and advocates talk about solutions to the problems behind the violence plaguing the West Side. Some say building hope – like youth centers and community gardens – is a step toward finding peace.
The 15th and 11th Police Districts host their 2nd annual 100 blocks/100 churches grand finale from 6 to 7. The unity chain comes at the end of a month of prayer and speaking out against violence on the West Side.
Starting tonight, residents in the 11th and 15th Police Districts will stand on street corners in June as part of the 100 Blocks & 100 Churches initiative.