KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bernard Crawford grew up on Quindaro during the 1970s. He remembers thriving businesses: bakeries, grocery stores and theaters. He left for school but has come back to be what he calls a "light" on Quindaro, to help it be a safe and welcoming place. A sign on the wall says, "No swearing allowed."

He's got fruit snacks and lollipops for the kids, the KCUR reported.

"I want to have a godly atmosphere where families can bring their children," Crawford says. "I want to see more people coming in and remodeling buildings like I did this one, so resources will come back to the...