On a Friday evening, tears were shed, and stories were shared among the group – some strangers, some connected. They shared stories of smiles and good times, but also of loss and the trauma. On Friday, December 6th, community members convened at Beulah UMC Fellowship Hall in Crown Heights for the Third Annual Save Our […]
CONTINUE READINGOn Saturday, September 15th, 33 people came together for the SOS Clergy Action Network “regathering breakfast”. Rev. Jones shared upcoming changes organizationally and personally. The hot breakfast was delicious as we discussed together with the highlights being 1. our Response to gun violence- shooting responses, 2. soliciting committee members for our December Night Of Remembrance […]
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 READINGOn Wednesday, January 24th Save our Streets, Brooklyn hosted their first volunteer training of the new year. The topic covered during the training was, “Conflict Resolution”. The training commenced when five volunteers from across Brooklyn arrived. The training started with an icebreaker. The icebreaker activity was a simple answer or elaboration to, “What was/are your […]
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since the last shooting
S.O.S. works hard to create safer and healthier neighborhoods and we invite you to join us in these efforts.
since the last shooting
S.O.S. works hard to create safer and healthier neighborhoods and we invite you to join us in these efforts.
