A Memphis headstart program hit by vandals will reopen soon.

Porter Leath will reopen Monday to provide services for at risk families.

The headstart center was hit by vandals who destroyed the centers A/C units on their roof.

The vandals ripped the copper out of all the of the units.

Porter-Leath Vice President Michael Warr says it's a shame that copper crooks would target an organization that reaches out to the less fortunate.

A Memphis-based human rights non-profit is asking for your help to raise awareness and funds for refugees in the Mid-South

Operation Broke Silence is a joint initiative with Christ Community Ministries and the Refugee Empowerment Program.

The organization is trying to raise $30,000 for refugees here in Memphis.

In a new initiative, known as Operation 30, Operation Broken Silence is looking for 1,100 Memphians to raise $30 each from December to the end of January.

Campaign coordinators April Wroblewski and Elle Mihnovich believe the Operation 30 Campaign is a first step in the right direction.

You can learn more about the Operation 30 Campaign at the OBS website: obsilence.org/30

The Midtown Security Community will be welcoming two very important crime fighters to their upcoming meeting on Thursday, Novemver 17, at 5:30 at HopeWorks in the basement of the Midtown Church of Christ just west of Channel 5 on Union. Refreshments begin at 5:30. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. and be over by 7 p.m.

The new head at Union Station precinct, Col. Russell Houston, will be introduced and talk about the latest crime-fighting strategies that he is implementing for Midtown.  District Attorney General Amy Weirich will also be talking about initiatives her office is implementing to keep the community safer.