Officials are hoping this pop-up event becomes a long-term project to lead youth towards a brighter, healthier future.
Philadelphia-based nonprofit offers Kensington teens safe spaces to learn life skillsSeveral teenagers living in Philadelphia's Kensington section spent Wednesday night cooking, eating, meeting new friends, and getting paid."It's such a fun thing," said Layla Johnson.It's all part of a pilot program organized by the nonprofit"It's tough being a teenager and especially tough being a teenager in Kensington," said Bryan Belknap, the director of PB&J.
"It helps me bring my social anxiety down and helping other people and learning with other people, it brings joy to people," said Synclear McLean, who participated in the program. Once they're done enjoying their delicious dinners, they meet other youth organizations to join, including
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