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Building Peace.
Empowering Youth.
Transforming Tomorrow.

Guiding youth to lead change, strengthen families, and break cycles of violence through access, mentorship, and community unity. A 501(c)(3) community violence intervention and prevention initiative for Vance County, NC.

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Our Mission

Building safer, stronger rural communities through comprehensive youth development, violence intervention, workforce opportunity, and civic engagement. Through a 170-member coalition of educators, faith leaders, law enforcement, health providers, and community members, we connect individuals and families to critical resources, mentorship, and opportunities that promote long-term stability.

Our Impact

Through the support of our community, we're making a measurable difference in Vance County.

30+

Youth in Read-In Program

60+

Youth at Earth Day Event

15+

Partner Organizations

170+

Coalition Members

The Framework

Four Pillars of Community Impact

We take a comprehensive approach to building safer communities, addressing the root causes of violence through interconnected strategies that support youth, families, and neighborhoods.

Youth Development

Literacy programs, mentorship, and leadership development that build peaceful foundations before violence ever becomes an option.

Violence Prevention

Mentorship, crisis intervention, and community-based strategies that address root causes and create safe environments.

Workforce Opportunity

Trade skills training, job readiness, and entrepreneurship development that create real economic alternatives.

Community Engagement

Public space revitalization, civic participation, and events that strengthen neighborhood bonds and transform communities.

Our Partners

We work alongside community organizations, government agencies, and faith leaders to build a safer Vance County.

NC Office of Violence Prevention
NC Governor's Crime Commission
Henderson Police Department
Vance County Fire & EMS
Vance County Schools
Vance Charter School
Vance-Granville Community College
Granville Vance Public Health
YMCA
Boys & Girls Club
Perry Memorial Library
Henderson Housing Authority
Henderson Recreation Dept.
Gateway Center
NC Cooperative Extension & 4-H
Vance County Farmers Market
AIM-High
Salvation Army
United Way of Granville County
David's Chapel
Local Faith Organizations

Join the Movement

Together, we can break the cycle of violence and build a future where every young person in Vance County has a pathway to peace.

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