Peace Institute aims to surpass $400,000 fundraising goal to support Survivors of Homicide Victims
Boston — Join the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute for a virtual Father’s Day event to honor and lift up the voices of men impacted by murder, trauma, grief, and loss. The goal of the event is to recognize those experiences, provide strategies for healing, raise awareness about mental health, build a support system, and interrupt cycles of violence.
In May, the Peace Institute held a virtual walk-a-thon for its 24th Annual Mother’s Day Walk for Peace. The event was an enormous success, reaching more than 24,000 people and successfully raising more than $375,000, 95% of the organization’s goal and more than any other Mother’s Day Walk for Peace has ever raised. The Father’s Day event will build on that success, but shift focus to how homicides impact men. In the midst of millions across the country protesting the murder of Black men, this event creates space for those impacted by all forms of murder to heal and unite their voices.
Funds raised at this year’s Father’s Day Event will, in part, support the Peace Institute in supplying its Re-Entry Survival Kits to incarcerated individuals as they are released from prison or jail and return to their communities. In addition to information about support resources to help them and their loved ones through the healing process, the Kits include a backpack, hygiene kits, a clothing voucher, grocery gift card, CharlieCard, Lifeline cell phone, and the I AM Poem Book.
“The purpose of this kit is not only to fulfill an immediate tangible need, but more importantly to serve as an initial incentive to build trust and commitment,” said Milton Jones, Director of Reentry Services.
“The Peace Institute has a multi-faceted approach to healing that includes providing resources to those impacted by murder on both sides – victim and perpetrator,” said Peace Institute Founder and President Chaplain Clementina Chéry. “Our Father’s Day virtual event will provide a space for healing, and funds to support recently released incarcerated men. Our efforts will help disrupt cycles of violence at multiple levels, which means supporting both the Survivors of Homicide Victims and those returning to our communities.”
To support Father’s Day, donate to the Peace Institute. And the following are details on attending the event on Saturday, June 20.
What: A healing dialogue for men impacted by murder, trauma, grief and loss.
Who: Louis D. Brown Peace Institute network, Survivors of Homicide Victims, community members, faith leaders, formerly incarcerated individuals.
When: Saturday, June 20 from 9-10 a.m.
Where: A live stream will be available at Mothersdaywalk4peace.org on Saturday, June 20.
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About the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute
The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute is a center of healing, teaching, and learning for families and communities impacted by murder, trauma, grief, and loss. The Peace Institute works to create and sustain an environment where all families can live in peace and all people are valued. Our impact extends to community and society through tools, training, and technical assistance. We believe all families impacted by murder deserve to be treated with dignity and compassion, regardless of the circumstances.