As Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis continues to affect young people, a group in West Philly has stepped up to the call to serve, with hopes of saving lives.

<description>&lt;p&gt;As Philadelphia’s gun violence crisis continues to affect young people, a group in West Philly has stepped up to the call to serve, with hopes of saving lives.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Peer2You gun violence intervention team has lived through the systemic inequity it aims to help young people navigate

As founder and executive director of the <a href="https://linktr.ee/elevationproject215">Elevation Project</a>, LaTrista Webb has helped thousands of formerly incarcerated people find new pathways in life after time served. KYW Newsradio's Antionette Lee tells us more about what sparked this career path for her. (Photo credit: Mansfield Media)

<description>&lt;p&gt;As founder and executive director of the &lt;a href="https://linktr.ee/elevationproject215"&gt;Elevation Project&lt;/a&gt;, LaTrista Webb has helped thousands of formerly incarcerated people find new pathways in life after time served. KYW Newsradio's Antionette Lee tells us more about what sparked this career path for her. (Photo credit: Mansfield Media)&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Elevation Project: Helping formerly incarcerated people find new pathways

Cycling gave Ajoa Abrokwa a level of physical activity that also helped balance her emotions. Through her nonprofit, she’s encouraging young women and girls to get into the sport not just for wellness but for the paths it may take them down. KYW Newsradio's Antionette Lee has more on Philly Rising.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Cycling gave Ajoa Abrokwa a level of physical activity that also helped balance her emotions. Through her nonprofit, she’s encouraging young women and girls to get into the sport not just for wellness but for the paths it may take them down. KYW Newsradio's Antionette Lee has more on Philly Rising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Philly cyclist helping young girls tread transformative paths through the sport

After more than a decade in state prison, Kashif Jones went back into the courtroom to ask for help from the judge who sentenced him. Jones now has his own nonprofit Relentless Community Development dedicated to helping at-risk youth.

<description>&lt;p&gt;After more than a decade in state prison, Kashif Jones went back into the courtroom to ask for help from the judge who sentenced him. Jones now has his own nonprofit Relentless Community Development dedicated to helping at-risk youth.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Formerly incarcerated man and the judge who sentenced him collaborate to help at-risk youth

Like many Americans, cancer patients struggle to juggle their health and financial hardships. That’s where Legacy of Hope comes in. The organization raises money to move needy Philadelphia families into liveable homes with comfortable arrangements. KYW's Antionette Lee has the story.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Like many Americans, cancer patients struggle to juggle their health and financial hardships. That’s where Legacy of Hope comes in. The organization raises money to move needy Philadelphia families into liveable homes with comfortable arrangements. KYW's Antionette Lee has the story. &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Legacy of Hope supporting cancer-affected families in Philadelphia-area

From KYW Newsradio, these are the stories that highlight our region's grit and grace - ordinary people of Greater Philadelphia becoming difference makers.

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