FELTONVILLE - A Feltonville recreation center is making a positive impact on Philadelphia youth, holding a free event of exercise and coming together in safety."Today is basically providing a great outlet for the kids, with something to do.

You know, some positive stuff to do, where we offer time. We have offer a commitment to the youth," Hassan Grimes, Sr. said.It’s the time and commitment that could do a lot more than just provide a child a space to play for a couple of hours.

It could change their life for the better.MORE HEADLINES:"With the violence that is going on in the city, we need something like this where the kids can have something to do.

We live in a different time. This youth, they’re different. Instagram, TikTok, they’re raising our children. We want to transition them back to us, so we can raise them and spend time with them," Grimes added.Kids of all ages were welcome to come and play basketball and just be around other children, in a positive manner.Silvina Godoy Grimes is the vice president of Little Buddies, the organization that puts the event together.

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Philadelphia DA urges people to come forward with information on violent crime, says 'We need your help'

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Video shows people running and flames flying after Irish bar fire

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Ex-Minneapolis cops reject plea deal in George Floyd's killing, will go to trial

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J-pop group JO1 pull out of KCON LA due to COVID-19

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Many in US doubt their own impact on climate, AP-NORC poll finds

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2 filmmakers die in box truck crash on I-95 in Delaware

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