Violence prevention, education and intervention for youth, young adults, families and community organizations

Dorothy shares message with Michelle Obama

During a D.C. Visit Dorothy Johnson-Speight shared her anti-violence message with Michelle Obama. On Feb. 21, Dorothy Johnson-Speight had the opportunity to meet Michelle Obama during a recent trip to Washington D.C. and share the story of the Mothers In Charge mission. Dorothy was invited to D.C. by members of the group “Mayors Against Illegal...

No Greater Pain Wins Hero Film Award

Mother’s in Charge, along with Director Desiree Holm, and Producer Matthew Marencik have been awarded a 3rd Place Hero Award for their film– No Greater Pain. The award was presented by My Hero Project 2012 Hero Film Festival. No Greater Pain tells the story of mothers coming to terms with the grief of losing a child to violence. The pain that these...

MLK Community Service Award

The members and staff at Mothers In Charge are proud to announce that Dorothy Johnson-Speight will be honored with the distinguished Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award for 2013. Please join us on January 21, 2013 to support her, for all that she does to support others. Bible Way Baptist Church 1323 N 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19131-4492 Event...

MIC Honors Men In The Community

Mothers In Charge Honoring Men In The Community, “Men Making A Difference” Dinner Dance  On July 29, 2012 Mothers In Charge honored men in the community, “Men Making A Difference” Dinner Dance. We felt it was important to honor those who has taken time out of there busy schedule and family life to help out and give back to others at no...