A Northeast Philadelphia community leader is stepping up, despite becoming a victim of the violence he works to prevent.
The holiday season is a special time for Raheem Bell, as he’s always trying to give back, hosting toy drives and reaching out to the kids in his community that need to feel loved the most.
He remembers looking out from his hospital window eager to get back to giving. "I just was thinking about getting back and getting back out here, so I can provide for my community," said Bell. "We in Philadelphia, there’s a lot going on in their surroundings and their environment," T. Marie said. "It’s important to give them something to believe in and give them that little light and being able to still be a kid and have something to look forward to."
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