The Brief
- “A Mother’s Love” is the only city contracted community group to pick up needles used for illegal drug injection.
- There are thousands laying around in various areas around the city.
- The group goes out two to three times a week, four hours at a time to sweep the hot spots and collect from needle disposal boxes.
- Work is potentially dangerous as there is a chance of being stuck by a needle that carries drugs or disease, but crew is trained.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – A Twin Cities group is doing its best to prevent violence and get drug needles off the streets. The only city contract to pick up needles used for illegal drug injection is with the community group, “A Mother’s Love.”
What is A Mother’s Love?
The backstory:
“A Mother’s Love” is known for their anti-violence work and focus on improving the lives of women and children. But they also do needle pick-up.
Used drug needles are a major problem in Minneapolis, as drug use is a problem. …