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An abandoned house on Elmwood Street in Eastwood has been given new life, thanks to a coalition of families who’ve transformed it into the Eastwood Mentoring Hub. Once a dilapidated property that posed safety concerns, the structure now features study rooms, a small library, and a cozy lounge where teens can gather after school.
Local parent Patrice Langford said she got the idea after noticing how many middle- and high-school students had nowhere to go once class let out. “Some kids were hanging around convenience store parking lots or heading home to empty houses,” Langford explained. “We wanted them to have a safe, welcoming place with positive role models.”
Volunteers from local churches, community organizations, and colleges staff the Hub, offering everything from homework help to life-skills workshops. According to the initiative’s organizers, the transformation was made possible by donated materials, weekend work crews, and a modest grant from the city’s community development fund. Early signs indicate the Hub is already a hit: attendance has doubled since opening last month, and families credit the space with fostering new friendships across Eastwood’s diverse population.