Teenager Survives After Getting Shot At Home In Washington Park

It's never good news when you hear of someone getting shot, especially a child. But thank God the teenager who was shot early Thursday, morning survived and didn't become one of society's young statistics.

As reported by CBS news, a teenage boy was shot while inside his home. The incident took place around 1:30 am Thursday, morning near 53rd Calumet in Washington Park area. The 13-year-old was shot in his thigh and immediately taken to Comer Children's Hospital. 

According to updated reports, the teenager is currently recovering and in good condition.

No suspects are in custody at this time. 

Prayers go out to the unnamed teenager and his family. Let's put the guns down and stop these senseless shootings and killings.

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Nonprofit Organization Donates New Shoes To Students On Chicago South Side

CEO Tamara Anderson and Deonte Moore of JPOH

Monday, May 11, 2020 members Tamara Anderson and Deonte Moore of Jacora's Place of Hope delivered new pair of shoes for students at Bouchet elementary school on Chicago's south side. 

Shoes That Fit is a California based program that tackles one of the most visible signs of poverty in America by giving kids in need new athletic shoes to attend school with dignity and joy, prepared to learn, play and thrive.  

President and CEO Tamara Anderson and her team launched a Chicago chapter and selected Edward Alexander Bouchet elementary as their first school to contribute new pairs of shoes to those children in need.

In the future JPOH will be teaming up with other schools to contribute more new pairs of shoes to children. They are hoping to get more participants to reach more children so no child would feel left out. Feel free to join the Shoes That Fit Chicago chapter by clicking on link below.

 https://www.facebook.com/groups/223273315525557/?source_id=570076900010976 

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