• Christmas Tree Lighting & Trolley Tour (Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month)

    Doherty-Gibson Playground 1565 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA, United States

    Join the Fields Corner community for a Christmas Tree Lighting & Trolley Tour! This night filled with fun will include storytelling, crafting, treats, giveaways, performances, singing, dancing, and games. There will be special appearances by Mayor Wu, Boston City Councilors, and Santa Claus himself!

  • Wreath Making Celebration (Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month)

    Louis D. Brown Peace Institute 15 Christopher St, Dorchester, MA, United States

    Come decorate wreaths to commemorate Survivor of Homicide Victims Awareness Month with the Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery! Light refreshments will be served. RSVP here or email Jfrench2@bidmc.harvard.edu  

  • HEARTplay: Planting Hope for the Holidays (Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month)

    Louis D. Brown Peace Institute 15 Christopher St, Dorchester, MA, United States

    Join us for HEARTplay, a family grief support workshop for all ages! We will design pots and grow beautiful plants in memory of our loved ones. Snacks and refreshments will be served. HEARTplay, a program of Good Shepherd Community Care, is a heart-centered bereavement program supporting children, teens and young adults of all abilities, and […]

  • Candlelight Vigil to Honor Our Loved Ones Lost to Violence (Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month)

    Fairhaven Memorial Church 102 Green St, Fairhaven, MA, United States

    Parents of Murdered Children Inc (POMC), in conjunction with the SHARES Homicide Program, invite you to a candlelight vigil. We will light candles, share memories, and offer support to each other during this difficult time. Please bring a framed photo ornament of your loved one to be displayed on our memorial tree. This event is […]

  • 5th Annual Survivors of Homicide Victims Gathering (Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month)

    Great Awakening Coffee House 20 Independence Drive, Hyannis, MA, United States

    This free event is open to anyone who has lost a loved one by homicide. Please join us for an evening of community and remembrance as we honor loved ones lost by homicide. If you wish to submit a photo, memory, artwork, or any other acknowledgement in honor of your loved one, please send it […]

  • Crochet & Beignets in Your PJ’s! (Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month)

    Louis D. Brown Peace Institute 15 Christopher St, Dorchester, MA, United States

    Let’s learn how to crochet! This beginner friendly workshop will walk through all the basics of crocheting. All supplies and snacks will be provided :) This workshop is completely free, but an optional donation of $10 will support Taylor’s brother running the Boston Marathon for the LDBPI! (Click here to donate) RSVP to Taylor@LDBpeaceinstitute.org