WINSTON-SALEM- It's been a long road for Bishop Walter Mack Jr. to make an impact in his community. He's the catalyst behind the Corner 2 Corner Drug Dealers and Street Life Conference in Winston Salem.
"We started C2C 12 years ago to reach out to men and women who were involved in street life,’ said Bishop Mack Jr.
The conference attracted Tracy Martin. Martin's son, Trayvon, was killed in Florida more than 3 years ago. He's been on a mission to stop violence and show young people, not just African Americans, there's more than life on the streets.
"Those that are out hustling, it is our duty to help them and guide them,” explained Martin, “Change their life around."
Bishop Mack Jr. said the C2C Conference helped to provide hope to those struggling in their communities and point them in the right direction.
"They're not bad people they just make bad decisions in a bad situation,”said Bishop Mack Jr. “ No one really wants to be there."
Hundreds of men and women have gone through the program. Pastor Sean Senior was brought in as a living example of turning your life around after starting on the streets.
"Everybody that I know, everybody that I saw that we're prominent, they sold drugs,” described Senior.
He's now a pastor in Jacksonville and recording artist.
Once the conference is over, people can participate in the C2C Remix program for further guidance and counseling.