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From Homeless to Hero: Charlestown Teen Honored at Celtics Game
Homeless during high school, EJ Slater has a scholarship to college and was recognized for helping launch a terrific program.
A Charlestown teenager was honored as a hero at Monday night's Celtics game.
EJ Slater, 19, helped found the Charlestown Coalition’s Turn It Around. The award-winning youth-driven program aims to educated the community on the dangers of prescription drug abuse.
Slater grew up in Charlestown and saw how drug abuse can impact a community. His drive to turn things around led to him being a part of the launch Turn it Around.
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An inspiration all around, Slater spent his high school years homeless, but that didn't stop him from earning a four-year college scholarship.
Way to go EJ Slater! Check out Turn It Around on Facebook here.
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Photos from the Celtics. Slater is flanked by Atlanta's Kent Bazemore on his right and the Celtics' Isaiah Thomas on his left
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