WUFPAC Toy Drive for CFN
The Women United For Progress Allen County (WUFPAC) Facebook group has organized a toy and gift drive for us! If you're not in Fort Wayne, you can still contribute by shopping through our Target registry or by supporting our ongoing efforts to end violence with a monetary donation.
Nonviolence November: Taking Action for Change
Nonviolence is more than a concept; it's a call to action that empowers each of us to make a difference in our communities. By embracing the principles of love, truth, and community, we can collectively challenge violence and foster a culture of nonviolence.
6/27/24 Day of Action
Join us this Thursday, 6/27, from 12-6 pm on the Allen County Courthouse lawn, as we honor the lives of Linzell Parhm, Dachena Warren-Hill, and all those whose lives have been taken by violence. Together, with the victims' families and local advocates, we will lift up those who have suffered immense and tragic loss and seek meaningful actions and reforms that prioritize community safety.
"A Celebration of Freedom" by Ms. Khalilah Hanan
Juneteenth, which falls on June 19th every year, marks the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas. It reminds us of their long struggle for freedom and equality. We invite you to delve into this creative writing piece, "A Celebration of Freedom," by Ms. Khalilah Hanan.
Breaking the Silence: Everyone Knows Someone
In October, we come together to observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), shining a spotlight on an often concealed yet widespread issue. #Every1KnowsSome1 serves as a poignant reminder that domestic violence impacts countless lives. As a community, we hold the power to end the silence, provide vital support to survivors, and catalyze transformative change. Explore this blog for three straightforward actions you can take today!
Banned Books Spotlight
Every week during #BlackHistoryBlackFutures Month, we are spotlighting Banned Black Books. These books, and many others, have been deemed too dangerous to read in schools and libraries across the country for simply being by and about Black people. We encourage you, as a powerful act of love and nonviolent resistance, to read, buy, and share these books.
August Newsletter
Leaders from within our organization are actively engaged in creating a space to process what this historical shift away from gender equality and basic reproductive rights means for our clients and the communities we serve. We have formed a specialized, internal task force post the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the passing of Indiana SB 1.
February Newsletter
The Center for Nonviolence was founded on the belief that love is a calling; one that extends well beyond ourselves; a calling that is rooted in a deep understanding of care, compassion, and accountability as acts of love, not only love for those closest to us but for those we have been taught to fear and reject.
January Newsletter
Dr. King once said, “We adopt the means of nonviolence because our end is a community at peace with itself. We will try to persuade with our words, but if our words fail, we will persuade with our acts.” Far from being ephemeral and amorphous, nonviolence has shape and form.
Why Include Pronouns?
In this post, we provide insight on why we include pronouns in our introductions, email signatures, descriptions of staff and coordinating panel members, etc. Art by @maxine.sarah.art on Instagram.
Call to Action to Traditionally White Institutions & Organizations
Join us in our efforts to end white supremacy and state sanctioned police violence —the two most insidious and longstanding forms of violence ingrained in American society.
Covid-19 Pandemic Response Plan
We thank our clients, staff, referring agencies, supporters, and fellow communitity members for their understanding and patience throughout the pandemic. We have worked diligently to implement protocols and proceedures that will ensure the safety of everyone who comes through our doors.