M-PAC Cleveland along with several local organizations and affiliates of national organizations, host a wide variety of events throughout the year. Events include support gatherings, activism, empowerment and prayer. Coming events post to the events page.
For information on activities and legislation in Ohio that impact gun violence visit:
Drawings are held on the 20th of each month. All contact information will be discarded after each drawing. Enter Drawing
Drawing Winners: July – Greg Vaughn; August – Mark Mitchell & QuiAna Mitchell; September – Alexandra Wagner & Enise Gray; October – Renita Brooks & William Waters; November – Chanda Neal & Cassandra Jones
We Care Bags
In partnership with Cleveland Metropolitan School District Civics 2.0 Democracy in Action Program we are preparing care bags to deliver families who have lost loved ones due to gun violence.
Civics 2.0 is an authentic learning experience that prepares students for active citizenship by immersing them in a civics “laboratory” experience where they learn, practice, and apply their knowledge of civic engagement. Students are advocating for or against issues important to them and their communities. Due to the surge of shootings and guns being brought to schools, students developed action plans to address gun violence. One middle school and one high school class developed action plans that include creating informative, nourishing, and helpful care packages for families who have lost loved ones due to gun violence.
The goal is to deliver care bags shortly after the life changing event to help survivors navigate the challenges associated with the crime and/or loss of a loved one. The packages will include resources for grief, trauma recovery, and support along with personal care products health and wellness products, household items and we hope to include food gift cards.
While we hope the number of bags needed will decrease, the average number of deaths due to guns in Cleveland, Ohio for the period 2020- 2021 is 218.
If you would like to support this project, email us at mpactheworld@att.net for a list of items and/or select Donate to access our GoFundMe page.
Thank you for your support.
Media Events
2024
Gun violence awareness month: Dozens walk to honor victims of gun violence
Cleveland Funding Efforts to curb Violence
2023
GCARP Coalition Advocacy Grant Recipients Announced – The Center for Community Solutions
John Marshall High School students walk out over gun violence | Ideastream Public Media
Hundreds of students walk out at John Marshall HS in protest of gun violence (news5cleveland.com)
John Marshall High School students protest gun violence (signalcleveland.org)
John Marshall High School students walk out over gun violence | WVXU
Dozens march during ‘Wear Orange Survivor Walk’ for gun violence awareness (cleveland19.com)
2022
Podcast with Danita Harris (Gun violence – something has to change) – January 13
Channel 5 News (Dangerously understaffed…) – May 4
There’s a 40% chance a killer goes free in Cleveland (news5cleveland.com)
Channel 19 News (March to End Gun Violence…) – June 4
March to End Gun Violence remembers victims, calls for change (cleveland19.com)
Channel 19 News (Mother’s crusade against gun violence…) – July 13
Channel 19 News (All-night gas stations….) – July 19
WKSU.ORG (Need to increase trust…) – July 21
Moms vow to honor 14YO with action after deadly Elyria shooting (news5cleveland.com)
Channel 3 News (From Pain, to Prayer, to Power…) – December 14
Cleveland mother’s grief turns into advocacy against gun violence | wkyc.com
2021
2020
September 2020 Vigil https://www.facebook.com/Dby4hope/videos/325739658849877/