On July 26, the Make It Happen C.H.A.M.P.S. (Community Healers And Mentors for Personal Success) were given the opportunity to visit the NFL Headquarters. There, our CHAMPS met with Tony Porter, CEO of A Call To Men to have a group discussion on what is healthy, respectful manhood. Our CHAMPS were able to share their […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Nation recently published an article about the Crown Heights Community Mediation Center’s Youth Organizing to Save Our Street (YO S.O.S.) program. The article focuses on last year’s YO S.O.S. cohort and interviews both alums and staff of the program. Check out the article here!
CONTINUE READINGEvery year, for the past 4 years, the SOS CAN program has hosted an Increase the Peace: Youth symposium. The symposium was designed as a proactive approach to gun violence. The hope is that the attendees walk away with tools to handle modern day pressures and situations without turning to violent means. This year, Ms. […]
CONTINUE READINGWe are saddened to report there has been a non-fatal shooting in the S.O.S. Crown Heights catchment. Stand up against gun violence and join us for a Shooting Response tomorrow, Tuesday July 10th from 5:30-6:00pm. A shooting response is a peaceful gathering where a shooting incident has taken place. The purpose of the response is to express our […]
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