Flawless 4 Youth is hosting free weekly events at its fitness center on Broadway, offering teens a combination of recreation, mentorship and life-skills training. The nonprofit can accommodate up to 50 young people during the weekly events.
"We're really trying to open our doors when the sun's going down, when things can start getting out of hand and start happening," said Austin Melendez, a program coordinator with Flawless 4 Youth. "We want to get them off the streets."
"A lot of the youth come in here not knowing what to expect," said Ila Zapanta, a Flawless 4 Youth board member. "They think that it's just going to be a workout, they're going to learn about boxing, but they're walking away and learning new skills."
"On a Friday night you don't have school, you're bored at the house, it gives you something to come out and do," White said.
"They're not out on the streets, which means they're not getting into trouble," said Ila Zapanta, a board member of Flawless 4 Youth.
"It builds that confidence for them and the resiliency to know that they can do what they put their mind to," Zapanta said.
Next Friday's event will include a special appearance by some professional athletes, including former NBA star Matt Barnes.
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