Kids off the Block by Diane Latiker

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 #Kids  off the Block #  by Diane Latiker  is a true  story.  #Kids off the Block# is an inspirational  nonfiction Christian story. #  Kids off the Block# is  a nonprofit organization started by Diane Latiker. This organization is in a  troubled  Chicago neighborhood.  There are many gangs and troubled kids in that neighborhood.  She  opened her home to  influence and help these kids be successful and  not  go down the way of the gangs.  The  kids  did  their homework with her . They  shared  their   troubles  with her.  She  fed them.   She  became very close to so many of these kids.  Many of the kids were involved in  gun violence  and drugs.  She  helped more than 3,000 at  risk kids.  This story is so very inspiring.  She  felt  God  called her to  help  these kids and set up  this nonprofit organization. She  showed the kids she believed in them. She  won the CNN Hero  award.    It is wonderful  Diane is making a difference in our troubled world.  Thank you to netgalley, the author and the publisher  for allowing me to read and review this book.  I commend  Diane for all she has done and  all she is continuing to  do  for these troubled kids in Chicago.  

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