The 4th of July party along Germantown Avenue also doubled as a surprise for a beloved community member.
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Pastor James Buck Jr. runs Southern Flames Barbecue.
He started a program to hire formerly incarcerated individuals called "The Taste of a Second Chance."
Pastor Buck is also behind a 12-step program, training and teaching them about the business.
"First and foremost we thank you so much, but it's a pleasure to be able to do something for those whose backs are against the margins of society," Buck said.
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Philadelphia Councilmember Cindy Bass presented Pastor Buck with a celebratory citation.
It was one of many gifts the community presented to a man doing his best to give back.
Former Action News reporter Jaclyn Lee was in the middle of the celebration!