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Mothers in Charge 21st Anniversary

Join WDAS radio personality Patty Jackson at the Mothers in Charge anniversary celebration to mark the nonprofit’s 21 years of service to the community. Jackson will host the event featuring Erica Ford, founder of LIFE Camp Inc., and an awards ceremony honoring Jamal Vann, CEO of Vision Ministries; Shania Bennett, Director of the Office of Youth Engagement, and Reginald Haines, Director of the Re-entry Services program at MIC. It also will spotlight “Walk 4 Peace, “ a peace-and-healing observance on the runway recognizing the bravery of mothers who have been impacted by violence. The “A Walk For Peace” also will posthumously the life and birthday of Khaaliq Jabbar Johnson, the 24-year-old son of Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight, who started the nonprofit after he died in a parking dispute in 2001. The peace-making organization focuses on violence prevention, intervention, and education serving those impacted by violence. Programs include individual and grief support, anger management, reentry services, and mentoring for at-risk adolescent girls and boys. Tickets: $100 each. 5:30 p.m. EST to 8:30 EST. Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue, 4200 City Ave. mothersincharge.org or eventbrite.com.

Date & Time

June 28, 2024

5:30PM - 8:30PM

Location

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue - 4200 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19131 4200 City Ave Philadelphia 19131 PA US

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$100 each

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