After 19 years in prison, Charles Perry returned to his neighborhood to be a positive force for change. He serves as a violence interrupter and a leader with the Kindness Campaign. He has worked with gangs, people living on the streets, and those leaving prison. He helps distribute food and clothing because it gives him an excuse to talk to people who are hurting. Perry has worked with the Chicago police, city and state officials, and for the Westside Health Authority. He has received awards from the Safer Foundation and the Illinois Department of Corrections.