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PT I: The #WoodsonCenter provides a platform & support to mothers like Michelle Greene, who have tragically lost their children to violence, giving them the resources to implement effective solutions through their organizations aimed at restoring communities. #vbmu #urbanrenewal
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK "Options, services, & hope for crime survivors." Several of our #VBMU mothers are hosting events for #NCVRW to bring people together, encourage one another, &find solutions to the issues plaguing their neighborhoods. woodsoncenter.org/event/national…
#VBMU director Sylvia Bennett-Stone was invited to share her story at the #WhiteHouse as an #advocate for the rights of victims of #violentcrime and their family members.
PROGRAMMING UPDATE 📣 National Crime Victims' Rights Week Several of our #VBMU moms are running events in recognition of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 21-27. Learn more about #NCVRW here: ovc.ojp.gov/program/nation… Find an event near you: woodsoncenter.org/event/national…
April 21-27 is National Crime Victims' Rights Week. Leading up to the week's programming, listen to this inspiring conversation of turning pain into purpose by two of our wonderful #VBMU mothers: Michelle Green and Dr. Yvonne Pointer. fb.watch/rlnAn_ARyz/ #NCVRW24
We want to congratulate #VBMU state lead Nakeyda Haymer for being recognized as a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #Humanitarian by @gatewaytech in Kenosha, Wisconsin! racinecountyeye.com/2024/01/08/hay… #woodsoncenter #dogood #CommunityHeroes #wisconsinnews #kenosha #MLKDay2024
DAY OF NATIONAL CONCERN 🤲🏾 PLEDGE: 147K+ students nationwide Join us on 10/18 as our #VBMU moms participate in the #DNC to encourage students to acknowledge the gravity of their own choices when it comes to breaking cycles of violence in their communities. #dayofnationalconcern
In the last 2 years, thousands of students, compelled by the inspiring women of our #VBMU initiative, pledged to not use violence to resolve conflict and to make better choices. #violenceprevention #youth #communityrestoration #WoodsonCenter #thepledge
In addition to sessions w/ #VBMU Director Sylvia Bennett-Stone & WC leadership, they were treated to a spa & a trip to the hot springs. "The impact is that I realize that I am chosen, & a lot stronger than I thought I was to carry out my mission.” woodsoncenter.org/how-we-help/vo…
📷 from our #VBMU National Night Out event in Jackson, MS! NNO annually brings #lawenforcement & the community together. In a #culture where #police are often vilified, these are the kinds of events needed to build trust! We applaud VBMU mom Zanetia Henry for a wonderful event!
#Inmates & staff of Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center had a unique #fundraiser by ordering food from Danny’s Meats, with $1 from each item supporting #VBMU in #RacineWI. They raised $1407 to support VBMU's positive community activities. Thx Ellsworth Correctional Center!
A first step in healing our #communities is teaching youth how to find #nonviolent solutions to resolving conflict. This is the mission of the #DayofNationalConcern. Below are photos from #VBMU Georgia Lead Zanetia Henry's Pledge Against Violence event in Wayne County, GA.
The numbers are still being tallied, & we have so much media from this powerful day, but let this image of Ghanaian students observing #ThePledge against violence for the #DayofNationalConcern show how impactful our #VBMU inititative has, even on a global scale. #woodsoncenter
Clemmie G. of #VBMU leads Mothers Over Murder, a group for moms in her area that have lost children to #violence. Together they break bread, share their stories, grieve, & encourage one another. Read the article here to learn more about Clemmie's work: tennessean.com/story/news/201…
"When I came here, I felt all alone; unworthy. But leaving I feel loved, cared for, & supported.” In November, we held our annual #VBMU retreat in #CostaRica! The moms pour so much of themselves into their communities, and this is a small way we can say thank you.
More than a block party>>>#VBMU Indiana lead Donita Royal partnered with Panter First Samuel Church to provide the community clothing, food items, & several activities for kids, but also to share info about her org. Mothers Against Violence Healing Ministry. Great job, Donita!
Several #VBMU State Leads — as well as our friends in Akron, OH, Gary & Patricia Wyatt—hosted events for all ages to connect and chat w/ #police, and presented several officers certificates for outstanding community policing. Well done everyone! #positivepolicing #woodsoncenter
Community & #Police, Working Together: National Night Out🤝 In Louisville, #VBMU KY lead Aleisa Floyd presented Officer Tonya Landry an award for outstanding #communitypolicing, reports @WDRBNews. Read more: wdrb.com/news/police-de… photo: WDRB
I am so moved by this story. Here are our young people using the objects of their destruction to create beauty. Well done Racine youth for being change-makers, & great work by #VBMU Racine lead Nakeyda for helping facilitate this! cbs58.com/news/if-only-w…?
📣 Yvonne Pointer, OH Lead for #VBMU had powerful words to say about this event in Cleveland: “Any time we can bring awareness to missing Black & Brown children, I think we should take the opportunity to do so." Read more at the link 👉cleveland19.com/2023/07/22/pol…