YMCA program walks kids to school in crime-ridden neighborhoods

Throughout the week, Amber Broadus and a crew of others dressed in bright yellow vests can be seen walking up and down Hamilton Avenue escorting students to school."Call us foot soldiers," said Broadus.She is part of the YMCA Community Corps "Safe Routes to School" program. Corps volunteers walk students to school Monday-Thursday mornings at Hamilton STEM Academy and Windsor Academy Elementary.The program is a partnership with the YMCA and Columbus Public Health and works to get more kids active