A number of celebrities are heading to Philadelphia next week is, to participate in Charlie Mack's eighth annual "Charlie Mack Party for Peace Weekend."

Comedian Kevin Hart, actress Elise Neal, LisaRaye McCoy, actor Alan Payne, Kaleena from Diddy's Dirty Money, Tyrese Gibson and a host of others will attend Charlie Mack's annual weekend.

The event is designed to educate local youth about the dangers of violence, while raising funds for Charlie Max nonprofit, the Charlie Mac cares sent.

The weekend includes a "welcome to Philadelphia" private reception on Friday, followed by a full day of events center around teenagers on Saturday (July 23)

. The first event includes a Bible playground, which will be followed by the Charlie Mac talented teams semifinal. Later in the day, celebrities will join mothers in charge along with other law enforcement, educators and government officials, who will speak to at risk youth.

"As a native Philadelphian, I wanted to provide young people with a vehicle to interact with today's entertainment industry actors/actresses and professional athletes," Charlie Mack told AllHipHop.com. "It was after the loss of my two brothers that I came to know my true calling in life, and recognized an even greater need to create a fundraising vehicle to assist anti-violence organizations….this sends a message that celebrities can make a difference."

Later in the evening, an event will take place at popular South Street venue Ms. Tootsie's, where a private white party will take place.

Asthma screenings will take place during the week, along with the debut of the movie "the streets," which features Meek Mill, Chico Benymon, Trey Cheyney, Nafessa Williams, Matt Wolfe, Omillio Sparks, Marvin G, Gillie Da Kid and Lou Williams.

The Charlie Mack Party 4 Peace Celebrity Weekend is sponsored in part by Will & Jada Pinkett Smith Foundation, Keystone Mercy Health Plan, Laborers' District Council of the Metropolitan Area of Philadelphia and Vicinity, Beneficial Bank, Radio One and Clear Channel Stations.

For more information log on: http://www.charliemacksparty4peaceweekend.com/

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