PEACE WALKS

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Annual organization and facilitation of community gun violence "Peace Walk" engaging communities in reducing gun violence locally in Minnesota and nationally    (Washington DC, Chicago, Atlanta, North Carolina, Maryland, and Sweden.)

   GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS

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• Grieving Mothers Support

• Sibling Support (16+)

• Youth Support

MACGV's ongoing support groups meet every other Saturday by Zoom and in person.

         RESTORATIVE YOGA 

The ongoing Restorative Yoga is a form of yoga that uses pillows and blankets to passively stretch areas of the body and engage our rest and relaxation systems It's a space for respite and healing, focusing on the breath and body. 

PUBLIC POLICY & SAFETY

MACGV campaigns for common-sense gun control policies and advocates for gun violence awareness.

COMMUNITY GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION EDUCATION FOR AT-RISK YOUTH

• Getting guns out of the hands of kids

• Changing gun violence behavior and decision-making

• Focusing on cultural pride and strength

• Promoting leadership mentoring opportunities

MACGV ANNUAL EVENTS

Honoring Our Children

• Family Bowling Night

• Thanksgiving Dinner

• Christmas Dinner

• National Peace Walks

• Brunch for mothers who have lost a child to community gun violence

MONTHLY GATHERINGS FOR VICTIM'S MOTHERS 

Monthly, Tribe Of Support gathering for mothers who have lost a child to community gun violence.

VIGILS

Attend vigils, balloon release, and stand united with communities against gun violence.

CONDOLENCES CALL AND CARE PACKAGE

Give condolence calls and care packages to the victim's family following the loss of their child.

ANNUAL BRUNCH

Brunch for mothers nationally who have lost a child to community gun violence.

PROJECT BROOKLYN &

AVEDA PARTNERSHIP

In Minnesota, Twin Cities area, Project Brooklyn's Beauty Showroom is a platform Nia Black created and hosted annually for local beauty industry professionals, entrepreneurs, and vendors to come together under one roof where they perform live tutorials, shared resources, and capitalize on endless networking opportunities.
THE LEGACY OF PROJECT BROOKLYN CONTINUES WITH THE SUPPORT OF MACGV AND THE AVEDA INSTITUTE

NOT ON MY BLOCK

The "Not On My Block" window decals and yard signs are used to deter community violence and call on community members to be Community Keepers who care about the well-being of their neighborhood.

All donations go toward MACGVs work on gun violence prevention education and awareness.