YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Youngstown community members are coming together to host an event to reach out to area youth and stop the cycle of violence.

The event is a collaboration of city churches, local leaders and neighborhood families and focus on helping young people heal from the violent outbreaks in the area.

Counseling and meditation, prayer, arts and crafts, memorials, a bounce around, live music, dance and food are planned for the event.

The event is being held at 3 p.m. Saturday at 2214 Mahoning Avenue.