Indianapolis teen hosts event to help reduce youth violence

Back-to-school giveaway aims to bring down youth violence

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A back-to-school event organized by 15-year-old JP McMillian brought teenagers together in Indianapolis to provide essentials for kids in need.

The event, hosted by McMillian’s organization Young Minds Indianapolis, aimed to reduce youth violence by engaging young people in positive activities. Attendees received hygiene kits, over 200 pairs of shoes, and free haircuts.

The teen said, “I’ve only gotten so far. This event is hardly the start not the finish. This actually brings me joy seeing all these people coming out here, nobody getting hurt. I did this because if kids was to drop out today, they wouldn’t have nothing to do.”…

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