Fathers Who Care is a nonprofit dedicated to reducing violence and substance abuse on Chicago’s West Side. They are working together with the West Garfield Park Youth Council and the West Garfield Park Community Stakeholders to engage local residents and make change happen. For information on these groups, visit www.fatherswhocare.org.

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