Chicago’s “Rooftop Pastor,” the Rev. Corey Brooks, is set to embark on another yearlong cross-country journey on foot to raise funds for a community center.

Brooks, founder and pastor of New Beginnings Church of Chicago in Woodlawn, on Monday will begin his “Walk Across America” voyage in New York City and end it in Los Angeles next year.

Brooks said he is fundraising $25 million in private donations by walking 12.5 miles Monday through Friday and dedicating Saturdays and Sundays to worship and event days in other cities.

The pastor wants to take Project H.O.O.D., his nonprofit organization aimed at helping troubled youth, across the country.

“Our organization is so important because we are showing that when you give people opportunities, they take advantage of those opportunities and

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