"Better Community"

          I have lived in the city of Inglewood since I was a little girl. I know that it is considered a dangerous city. It has a reputation of gang violence. Some might have negative views about Inglewood, but its community can change that. I feel that if we reach out the kids in the community, we have a chance of improving it. Programs after school so middle school or high school students go to instead of roaming the streets. These programs can be a form of stopping gangs from recruiting members. The programs could offer free tutoring from volunteers, and community hours. The students could pick up trash from the streets, from all littering people do.
           Along with the students, there would be an opportunity for their families to get a job. The program would take them in as volunteers to help them acquire skills like being able to fix cars, cook, and sewing. Then with the knowledge they gain, they have a better chance of getting a job. When people have jobs, they have a better lifestyle. When the community is happy, that makes their community stronger. They learn to work together to accomplish things. If people who have spare time with others who are in need, it could really make a difference in the community . The people who benefit from this program, will be thankful enough to do the same volunteer work in return to help others in need. They will teach the incoming group what they have learned and help others take the next step into making their lives better.