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‘Stop the Violence’ prayer walk planned for Sunday

By Mahoning Matters staff and Jess Hardin
STOP THE VIOLENCE-Community Prayer Vigil at Glenwood Ave and Indianola Ave. brought over 200 people to hear church leaders pray to stop the violence- People praying and thanking god
STOP THE VIOLENCE-Community Prayer Vigil at Glenwood Ave and Indianola Ave. brought over 200 people to hear church leaders pray to stop the violence- People praying and thanking god

YOUNGSTOWN — In response to increased gun violence, a "Stop the Violence" prayer walk will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday.

The event is being hosted by United Pastors, Clergy and Community leaders of Greater Youngstown Against the Violence.

The group will gather at the Wilson Middle School parking lot, 2725 Gibson St., at 1:30 p.m. The prayer walk will start at the corner of Indianola and South Avenues.

For more information, contact the Rev. Kenneth Simon at 330-506-3956 or the Rev. Lewis Macklin at 330-565-7411.

The "Stop the Violence campaign" also includes efforts by city officials and the Youngstown Police Department to provide mental health services and increase security at bars and clubs.

This story was originally published July 31, 2021 at 6:10 AM with the headline "‘Stop the Violence’ prayer walk planned for Sunday."