CHAPTER 12
“SO, IT’S A fundraiser?” Luke asked. “Can’t I just send a cheque?”
Rob shrugged. “Yes and no. There’s usually some sort of auction to raise money, but what they’re really after is your time. Blackwood’s always looking for mentors.”
“Mentors? What do you mean?”
“They don’t dish out free stuff to the kids. They teach them the skills they need to hold down a job and look after themselves. That’s what they want people to help with.”
Mark nodded his agreement. “You can say what you want about Emerson Black and her murderous tendencies, but she’s put a lot of effort into the Blackwood Foundation. Their work’s made a big difference to crime rates, especially in the East End. The number of rough sleepers is down too. I’ve heard Emerson even takes on some of the kids personally.”
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