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Chicago, Illinois
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The memorial began in 2007 with a single stone to honor a local teenager, and it has since grown to include over 700 stones, each representing a young life lost to gun violence in Chicago.
Diane Latiker, a mother and community activist, founded the memorial to raise awareness and provide a space for healing for families affected by gun violence.
Each stone in the memorial represents a young person under the age of 24 who has died due to gun violence in Chicago.
The Kids Off The Block Memorial is part of a larger organization that offers programs and activities to engage youth and keep them away from violence.
The memorial is located in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, an area that has been significantly impacted by gun violence.
The Kids Off The Block Memorial has garnered national attention and has been featured in various media outlets for its poignant representation of the impact of gun violence.
