Letter to the Editor

Action needed to make change happen

Friday, March 4, 2011

To the editor:

I listened to the voices of these young people (at the recent Healing in the Hood Non-Violence Youth Summit). What I heard was inspirational. I saw young people wanting change, I saw adults wanting to help. I saw city leaders, the sheriff's department, Blytheville Police Department and other organizations trying to pull together in the same direction.

I was touched and impressed! There is a need in Blytheville -- people want a better way of life.

I know in order for that to happen it takes action. I found in my own life I could not do it alone. I ask every citizen of Blytheville to attend the next meeting and see what is happening. I urge people to help in supporting this cause to set up fundraisers and donate their time and money.

Talking about change will not make it happen, it takes action. God is moving in the lives of these young people and they need your help.

Glen Farrow
Blytheville