Talk:Kids Off the Block

Things to do
Per a request from Victor, here's a more specific version of Wikipedia:Writing better articles as pertains to this one's current state:


 * 1) Add sections, so that there's a lede and one or two body sections each with a separate topic (like "History" and "Programs").
 * 2) Add better verification by citing independent published sources like newspapers or magazine articles.
 * 3) Use citation templates. The "ProveIt" gadget you can enable in your preferences makes this significantly easier.
 * 4) Try to pare down the external links to just the offical website and maybe one other really essential thing. A good Wikipedia article always has more references than external links.
 * 5) Just use one stub template (make a judgement call).

Let me know if you need more. Steven Walling &bull; talk   00:19, 22 February 2012 (UTC)

Is this a memorial or a charity?
The answer seems to be both but the article is written in a confusing way. The lede and short description make it sound like just a memorial but the text makes clear it's also an organization that built a memorial. Is it a registered charity? does it work in schools or are these activities performed at the memorial itself? DavidSSabb (talk) 05:06, 21 November 2022 (UTC)


 * It’s a charity that built a memorial, feel free to edit :) Victor Grigas (talk) 17:29, 25 February 2024 (UTC)

Link dump
https://www.npr.org/2015/11/21/456779514/amid-growing-youth-violence-in-chicago-one-woman-offers-a-safety-net

https://abc7chicago.com/amp/gun-violence-chicago-kids-activities-south-side/11982490/

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/2/17/22288376/kids-off-the-block-partners-ring-gift-1k-doorbell-cameras-south-side-residents

https://abc7chicago.com/amp/diane-latiker-roseland-kids-off-the-block-chicago/5433634/ Victor Grigas (talk) 17:30, 25 February 2024 (UTC)