Chicago program hopes to help young men, revitalize West Garfield Park

The MAAFA Redemption Project is a faith-based program for young men in the underserved West Garfield Park neighborhood.

In the five years since the program began, nearly 75 have graduated.

The program continues to expand, and there's special significance as Juneteenth nears.

"We've grown deeper; our roots have grown deeper, and the community work is richer," said Marshall Hatch Jr., executive director of the MAAFA Redemption Project.

In spite of the COVID pandemic, the program has continued to broaden its skill training and change the lives of dozens of young men.