children

A Jewel – Saint Andrews Park

Roosevelt Tellis hails Saint Andrews Recreation Center as a jewel in his South L.A. community and has been doing all he can to help obtain resources to sustain and enhance it.

Reducing Impact of Violence Among Children

For years, research has shown that violence is learned behavior. A decade ago, the Howard University Violence Prevention Project (HUVPP) found that children’s exposure to community violence can predict their social and emotional behavior, both in school and at home.

Reading and Spending Time With Children Plays a Vital Role In Uplifting Our Community

This past Sunday (Fathers Day) I was Blessed with the honor of receiving an award from the Mablean Ephriam Foundation for being a good father.  Some even said I was a Great Father.  While it is great to receive such an honor my children Taelor (23), Danny III (20) and Devyn and Bryce (twins 18) have enriched my life as much as I have enriched their lives. It starts with spending time with each other.  All kids really want is your time and attention.  Reading, telling stories and sharing quality time is what has laid the foundation for them not