Youth retreat hopes to combat recent violence | News
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE)- 1+1 = U and Harrods Creek Baptist Church in Prospect will host a Stop The Violence Youth Retreat Friday, May 25 through Sunday, May 27.
Approximately 100 inner city boys and girls from middle school and high school will take part in the retreat. They will have workshops and discussions about the recent events that have occurred in West Louisville and ways to overcome these issues.
Guest speakers at the retreat include NFL football player Keenan Burton, along with Richard Whitlock and Michelle Lawlise.
The youth also will get to do various activities during the weekend including sports and other games, movies, a possible outing to Hays Kennedy Park and an optional church service on Sunday.
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