Back-to-school rally chance for law enforcement to build bridges with community
In addition to offering supplies, Stevie Moore’s annual event aims to ‘Stop the Killing’
James Barr, 4, gets a free trim by volunteer Xavier Baldwinduring the "Stop the Killing" rally for students and parents at the Gaston Park Community Center on Aug. 3, 2019, hosted by F.F.U.N. to kick off the school year on a positive note and distribute much-needed school supplies. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Lavator Thompson jokes with fellow volunteers while passing out free supplies during the "Stop the Killing" rally for students and parents at the Gaston Park Community Center on Aug. 3, 2019, hosted by F.F.U.N. to kick off the school year on a positive note and distribute much-needed school supplies. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
F.F.U.N. president Stevie Moore (left) embraces Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. during the "Stop the Killing" rally for students and parents at the Gaston Park Community Center on Aug. 3, 2019, hosted by F.F.U.N. to kick off the school year on a positive note and distribute much-needed school supplies. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Volunteers pass out free backpacks full of supplies during the "Stop the Killing" rally for students and parents at the Gaston Park Community Center on Aug. 3, 2019, hosted by F.F.U.N. to kick off the school year on a positive note and distribute much-needed school supplies. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
Jamaria Norman, 10, plays with one-year-old Jayvin Nathaniel during the "Stop the Killing" rally for students and parents at the Gaston Park Community Center on Aug. 3, 2019, hosted by F.F.U.N. to kick off the school year on a positive note and distribute much-needed school supplies. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian)
After a rally held by community organization F.F.U.N. (Freedom From Unnecessary Negatives) in South Memphis on Saturday, 1,200 young people and their families are heading into a new school year with more than just new supplies but also information about health, wellness and violence prevention.
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