Angels Live On Foundation is organizing a tree trunk or treat event

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – A Louisville mother has started a group to help vulnerable children in the city.

Yaneisha Edwards calls the group the Angels Live On Foundation and focuses on providing support to children who have lost their parents to drug abuse, gun violence or other circumstances.

On Sunday night, she hosted a tree trunk or treat event at Shively Park to let kids have fun with people who have had similar experiences.

“There are so many children affected and people don’t understand that this is an everyday mental issue and they need as much support as they can get, not just from their family, but from everyone,” Edwards said. older.”

Edwards plans to host more events this holiday season, including a Christmas gift drawing.