Together We Rise is a coalition of activist individuals and organizations dedicated to community work and advocacy for ending gun violence. M-PAC Cleveland facilitated several community conversations surrounding Gun Violence in Cleveland among groups and individuals, which led to the official start of Together we Rise on September 9, 2021.
Objectives:
(1) To collaborate and share strengths among groups to address gun violence prevention, gun legislation, and healing for survivors.
(2) To provide a space to share information about events and activities that address gun violence prevention, gun legislation, and healing for survivors.
We are:
- Working together to engage and empower our neighborhoods to address needs, questions and concerns surrounding gun violence, crime, and social injustice.
- Advocating for change that will improve and enhance our neighborhoods.
- Providing resources and information along with crime alternative activity
We welcome individuals and organizations dedicated to advocacy and activism for reducing crime and gun violence in our communities.
Steering Committee
Michelle Bell, M-PAC Cleveland
El Jay’EM, Speakezie Go-Hard
Chalan Freed, Strong Hands United
Erma George, Gun Violence Survivor
Ernie Harris, Black on Black Crime
Veronica Howard, Howard Huskies
Elistine “Butch” Love, Urban Empowerment Outreach
Judy Martin, Survivors & Victims of Tragedy Inc.
Rukiye Abdul-Mutakallim, The Musketeer Association
Cheryl Pritchard, Planting Positive & Retention 216
Richard Rivera, Concerned Citizen (Community Organizer)