M-PAC Cleveland is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization
Established June 2019, M-PAC Cleveland is a collaboration of families and friends who are surviving a murder loss new normal. Our goal is to link surviving families for reciprocal support through prayer, activity and conversation. Michelle Bell, Founder |
Many families are surviving a new normal as a result of violence. Often times the new normal is due to gun violence resulting in the death of a son, daughter, mother, father, sister or brother. The new normal for my family began February 10, 2019, when gun violence took the life of my son, Andre Brown, a brother, nephew, cousin and friend. The grief of the loss hit me like a ton of bricks. The healing process is never-ending. The impact of the trauma becomes primary in your life. Gunfire, a split-second event changed my life forever. My son is gone, and my life is not the same. One of life’s most traumatic events is my reality. I buried my child. Daily I mask the pain and perhaps the mask is my new normal. The challenges and difficulties associated with murder loss are insurmountable. The continuous love, support and prayer from family and friends gives me joy in knowing that I am not alone. Prayer, Activity & Conversation help ease the grief pain and is the foundation for M-PAC Cleveland.
Michelle Bell, Founder
VISION
A world where gun violence is a thing of the past.
MISSION
To uplift, encourage, and inspire healing by offering resources and spiritual guidance to those who are surviving a new normal because of gun violence.
CALL TO ACTION
We are vigilant in prayer and action for justice on loss of life crimes, ending gun violence and social injustice.
OBJECTIVES
Connect survivors with grief and healing resources.
Offer activities that uplift, encourage, and inspire healing.
Advocate for justice on loss of life crimes and reduce cold cases.
Enhance community awareness, outreach, and action for social justice.
Lobby and advocate for ending gun violence.