A grill, some hot dogs and a desire to help was all it took for two matriarchs on Saturday to turn a vacant lot in West Garfield Park into a community-minded barbecue to support struggling moms.
Tawana Pope said she organized the barbecue ahead of Mother’s Day to give moms struggling with homelessness and addiction a shoulder to lean on — and share their stories — while also enjoying chicken, hamburgers, string beans, potatoes and cake.
