Lifetree Café explores gang violence solutions

Solutions to gang violence and hope for gang members will be explored at Lifetree Café at noon Monday, Aug. 1.

The program, titled “Hope for Gangs: Surprising Stories from the Bloods and Crips,” features exclusive filmed interviews with several former gang members who share their past experiences and how they escaped the dangerous lifestyle.

“I was very involved in sports growing up, but when I moved to a new street, it all changed,” one of the former gang members says. “I saw all these kids running around, and it was something I wanted to be a part of. Everything became very hateful toward my rivals, and it was just the thing to do.”

During the program, Lifetree participants will have the opportunity to discuss ways they can impact the lives of gang members in their own community.

Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café is located at Kokanee Coffee, 509 N. Fifth, Sandpoint.

Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Angela Reese at 208-597-7831.