Community Connections
Connecting with others who have faced similar challenges can be a transformative part of your healing journey. Whether you’re seeking emotional support, guidance through legal processes, or simply a sense of solidarity, finding the right community can make all the difference. Below, you’ll find a carefully curated list of organizations dedicated to supporting families impacted by police and community violence. These resources include advocacy groups, counseling services, peer support networks, and programs designed to foster resilience and healing. Explore the options to discover a network that meets your family’s unique needs and helps you navigate this difficult time with compassion and empowerment.
The Coalition for Police Accountability (CAP) is a local organization that advocates for the accountability of Oakland's police department.
Based in Minneapolis, Reclaim the Block aims to strengthen community-led safety initiatives and reduce the community's reliance on police. Their ultimate goal is to reallocate funds from the police department to community health and safety programs. Reclaim the Block also provides communities with a toolkit and resources to respond to safety needs in your community without calling the police
The Coalition of Concerned Mothers (COCM) has established in November 2015. The non-profit organization was founded by impacted mothers. COCM brings together mothers in the Washington DC region who have lost their children to police or community violence. Their purpose is to offer a safe space for them to unapologetically grieve while being surrounded by experiential support to navigate their new life as part of this devastating sorority that none ever pledged for. They vow to stand in solidarity with impacted families through their journey for justice and accountability, the various phases of grief and healing, the legal and legislative processes at local, national and federal levels. The organization works side-by-side with leaders, advocates and allies to create safer communities, reduce the number of lives stolen by state sanctioned and community violence that disproportionately affect people of color.
The ACLU is a national organization that steps in to advocate for civil rights in cases when they are being abused or under threat.
The Mothers Against Police Brutality is a multi-racial, multi-ethnic coalition uniting mothers nationwide to fight for civil rights, police accountability, and policy reform.
ORGANIZATIONS ON A NATIONAL LEVEL
The BlackOUT Collective was founded in the wake of the murder of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014. Their mission is to train 10,000 black people in the next 4 years to be direct action practitioners and strategists through campaign, abolitionist and rapid response frameworks.
The Oscar Grant Foundation is a non-profit organization established in memory of Oscar Grant III, who was tragically killed by a police officer in Oakland, California, on January 1, 2009. The foundation aims to promote social justice and support communities affected by police violence and systemic inequalities.The foundation's mission is to educate, empower, and engage communities, particularly youth, to foster social change and promote justice and equality.
The Oscar Grant Foundation offers various programs and initiatives focused on community education, youth empowerment, and advocacy for police reform and accountability. The foundation engages in community outreach activities, including workshops, seminars, and events, to raise awareness about issues related to police brutality and social justice. The foundation also provides support to families who have lost loved ones to police violence, offering resources, counseling, and a platform to share their stories.
IAMSAC is a movement unified by social, transformative and restorative justice. The organization established the “Stephon’s House,” a resource recreational museum library center dedicated to the life and ongoing legacy of Stephon Clark, a young man who was shot and killed by Sacramento police officers in 2018. His death sparked significant protests and discussions about police violence and racial injustice. Some specific programs at Stephon’s House include health and wellness (gardening, sports, and holistic healing programs), trade, labor, industrial, and home economics training (to create community sustainability), and STEAM education (to promote intellectual independence).
The TGI Justice Project is a group of transgender, gender variant and intersex people inside and outside of prisons, jails and detention centers–creating a united family in the struggle for survival and freedom