anti-violence Archives

S.O.S. Bed-Stuy Present at Vigil for Civilian and Police Lives Lost
- By kevin
- On January 13, 2015
Monday, January 11 over 200 people gathered in Bed-Stuy Restoration Plaza for Bed-Stuy United Prayer Rally and Vigil. The event, organized by Council Member Robert Cornegy and several faith communities, was an opportunity for neighbors, religious leaders, members of the police force, and activists to gather in prayer against gun violence. Several local pastors and an […]
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Mediation Center Staff Presents to City Year Corps Members
- By crownheights
- On November 13, 2014
Tuesday afternoon, Mediation Center staff Marlies Talay, Jazzi Zzaman, and Kevin Hershey led a workshop for City Year Corps Members on gun violence and conflict mediation. The discussion gave young educators the opportunity to think deeply about systems of violence perpetuated in NYC neighborhoods and schools and to learn about Mediation Center programs.
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Rev. Jones Leads Crown Heights in Night of Prayer Against Violence
- By kevin
- On October 31, 2014
Tuesday evening 10/28, 37 faith leaders along with some of their congregants and two politicians gathered at the Ebeneezer Church at 1024 Bergen Street where pastors Rev Edward Jenkins and Rev Kevin Jones called the faith community to end gun violence. Rev Jones told the group that it’s not enough to just pray, but to open […]
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S.O.S. Program Manager Allen James is Keynote Speaker!
- By crownheights
- On October 31, 2014
S.O.S. Program Manager, Allen James, was invited by the Director of The Jewish Board of Children and Family Services’ Kinship Care Program to be the keynote speaker at a convening of grandparents who are raising grandchildren. On Friday, October 24th Allen addressed an assembly of 100 grandparents who are raising their grandchildren. Before speaking, Allen […]
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Now Accepting Applications!
- By crownheights
- On September 6, 2011
We are now accepting applications for our 2011-2012 group. If you are 14-17 years old and are interested in becoming a youth organizer around issues of violence in your community YO S.O.S. is for you! Click here to download the application! Check out our photos and our facebook page to see some of the great […]
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