Seasonal & Holidays
How Mothers Who Lost Loved Ones To Violence Are Turning Pain Into Purpose This Holiday Season
They call it healing through service.
December 1, 2025
While the holidays are often filled with laughter, lights and love, for many families – especially those who have lost loved ones to gun violence – this time of year can also bring deep sadness.
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Every week, a small group of mothers gather to do something remarkable: they show up for one another.
They call it healing through service.
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Each mother has faced the unimaginable — losing a child. Together, they find comfort in shared stories and strength in community.
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