Boyds’ intervention program to receive Philadelphia award

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Lucinda and Rob Boyd

The founders of Maricopa’s The Streets Don’t Love You Back program will be among the honorees at an annual Philadelphia award ceremony.

Rob and Lucinda Boyd were informed last week they will receive a 2017 Hon. Lucien E. Blackwell “Guiding Light in the Community” award. The Streets Don’t Love You Back is an intervention program to keep at-risk individuals out of a life of crime and gangs.

Blackwell, who died in 2003, was a longtime city councilman in Philadelphia and was also a congressman.

The Boyds were told of the unexpected award by Malik Aziz, a former inmate who runs an intervention program in Philadelphia and was impressed by The Streets Don’t Love You Back.

Rob Boyd said they were both proud and humbled by the award, which will be presented in June.

“We have prayed that our works will touch the lives of many in a positive way,” he stated. “We are watching those blessings, our hard work and dedication come to fruition day by day throughout the country.”