A neighborhood march on Saturday,
September 23 will highlight the need to end gun violence
and create opportunities and jobs for youth in
Newhallville.
The march reflects the results of a
youth survey this summer in the Newhallville neighborhood.
When 14-year old Tyriek B. Keyes, a leader of Ice the Beef
Youth was killed, the survey campaign was dedicated to
him.
Organizers of the march are New Elm
City Dream / YCL, Ice the Beef and New Haven Rising.
Participants will gather at Ivy and
Shelton Sts at 9:30 am and begin the march at 10:00 am
following brief remarks. The march through the streets of
Newhallville will end at the now vacant former state
welfare building on Bassett St..
A short rally will support efforts to
open the building for youth needs and job placements,
working with local and state elected officials, community
and clergy representing the neighborhood.
Six years ago with a record number of
homicides in New Haven, the New Elm City Dream/YCL
launched a youth survey and campaign for "Jobs For Youth,
Jobs For All." Several large marches supported the
priorities of good jobs, safe communities, and youth
needs.
This summer's door to door youth
survey and the march on September 23 continue that
commitment.
Contact:
Jahmal Henderson 207-440-8116
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