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February 19, 2019
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We are a violence prevention, education and intervention-based organization. We advocate and support youth, young adults, families and communities affected by violence.

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Services for victims of Crime

January 10, 2019 Mothers in Charge

Call Mothers in Charge to learn about services for victims of crime, including grief support and possible compensation for survivors. You can reach us during normal business hours at: 215-228-1718. (Read more.)

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Mothers in Charge reacts to first homicide of 2019

January 6, 2019 Mothers in Charge

The city’s first murder of 2019 occurred minutes after midnight Tuesday. NBC10 spoke with Renee McDonald of Mothers in Charge. (Read more.)

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Celebrating Christmas

December 21, 2018 Mothers in Charge

Mothers in Charge partners with Philadelphia Police for a Christmas party in North Philadelphia. (Read more.)

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Vigil for victims of gun violence

December 14, 2018 Mothers in Charge

Remembering the anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting (Read more.)

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One Pa. mother’s quest to heal both sides of the criminal justice divide

December 9, 2018 Mothers in Charge

Dorothy Johnson-Speight still holds the burden of a mother’s pain. (Read more.)

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Mothers Evolved

November 6, 2018 Mothers in Charge

WHYY interviews Dorothy Johnson-Speight (Read more.)

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Video: 15th Anniversary Gala

October 11, 2018 Mothers in Charge

My New Philly covered our big night. (Read more.)

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CBS3: There should be outrage

October 11, 2018 Mothers in Charge

Dorothy Johnson-Speight discusses teen homicide rate with CBS3. (Read more.)

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Mothers in Charge 15th Anniversary Gala

September 27, 2018 Mothers in Charge

Mothers in Charge celebrated our 15th Anniversary Gala last week and presented our Favorite Son Award to Malcolm Jenkins of the Philadelphia Eagles. (Read more.)

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Interview with Valerie Todd

August 20, 2018 Mothers in Charge

Stories of real women who have been impacted by the work that we do (Read more.)

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