Hope Blooms for Chicago At-Risk Youth Thanks to Christian Florist
In 2023, Chicago marked its twelfth consecutive year leading the nation in homicides – a grim statistic that disproportionately affects the city’s youth. Caught in the crossfire of violence and poverty, many young Chicagoans struggle to envision a future beyond their next birthday. Amidst this bleak backdrop, a beacon of hope emerges in the form of Southside Blooms, a flower shop with a mission far deeper than arranging bouquets.
Founded by Quilen and Hannah Blackwell, Southside Blooms is more than just a business – it’s a faith-inspired initiative aimed at transforming lives in one of Chicago’s most violent and impoverished areas. Quilen describes their endeavor as “a faith-inspired project,” driven by a mission to provide opportunities for at-risk youth in their community.
“We are here to create opportunities for them,” Hannah explains. “We believe God loves them and wants them to experience it in a real way so they know God is real and He is with them.”
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