Lutheran Social Services of Michigan’s Neighborhood House Keeps Kids Off the Streets

Long-loved community center offers guidance, love and education for children, young adults toward a better future.SAGINAW, Mich. – Daniel lost his daddy at 14, turning to the streets, gangs and drugs. MC finally earned his GED in prison and has spent the last two years trying to rebuild his life. Apollo grew up in an abusive home and only learned about healthy relationships from Neighborhood House. For these twentysomething young men, and many of their peers, Neighborhood House is their best chance out of a generations-long downward spiral. Few have GEDs. All are reformed gangbangers;