Michael Bilirakis: “This cannot be allowed to occur.”

Indeed, Mr. Babalola's organization has had such a positive impact that many area youth have gone on to college, joined the work force or elected to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States.

The club has grown tremendously and is now housed at Ervin's Community Enrichment Center.

Ervin's quality services encourage self-sufficiency and self-empowerment for the many African American youth and families in the community.

Clearly, this process is taking too long.