1000 Mothers to Prevent Violence

1000 Mothers to Prevent Violence 1000 Mothers to Prevent Violence Combined Federal Campaign ( #84286) Oakland
1st Saturday East Palo Alto 1215 Laurel E.

Provide ongoing practical support and services to families and friends of homicide victims: Crisis Reponse, Mental Health, Information & Referral, Advocacy, Community Outreach, Education & Communication

COPE Grief Support Group: Circle of Prayer + Empowerment (CoPE)

2nd & 4th Saturdays - 219 E. 15th St. Palo Alto
3rd Saturday - Redwood City (Spanish Speaking Community)

An inter-faith group des

igned to help families and friends of homicide victims recover from the depression and illness associated with their tragic loss. Participants are asked to maintain confidentiality and to be sensitive to those who manifest their grief in different ways. Individual professional help is available. Information & Referral Service – Many victim-survivors are unemployed or cannot maintain employment due to PTSD, depression and other stress factors. Consequently, these individuals need immediate financial assistance, counseling services, “safe-homes”, food and other much-needed assistance. Due to the lengthy and complicated process of applying and qualifying for victim services, many people misunderstand the application process and miss deadlines. Advocacy - 1K MPV participates in several events throughout the Bay Area that advocate for violence prevention policies and strategies within communities. Our grassroots efforts push for common sense gun laws to reduce violence in Bay
Area neighborhoods. The Mourning Mothers Walk (at your own pace) is an opportunity for the entire family and friends of the community to raise awareness to the pain and suffering of homicide victim-survivors. PURPLE Gala (Prayer+Unity+Restoration+Love+Empowerment) - The PURPLE Gala fundraiser serves as an opportunity for donors to meet the individuals and families that their contributions are directly affecting. The gala is also used as a tool to bring awareness to the public at large of the increasing rate of homicides in Oakland.

1000 Mothers SPEAK - (Suvivors Publication Educate & Advocate Kins-Kommunity0 Starting August 1, 2011 (tenative release date)

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!On behalf of 1000 Mothers to Prevent Violence, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyo...
06/15/2026

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

On behalf of 1000 Mothers to Prevent Violence, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped make our 13th Annual 3K Walk 4 Healing a meaningful and successful event.

To our volunteers, sponsors, donors, partners, speakers, media supporters, prayer warriors, walkers, and community advocates—thank you for standing with families impacted by gun violence and helping bring hope, healing, and remembrance to our community.

Special thanks to OUTFRONT, 4 Imprint, Kaiser Permanente, Alameda County Supervisor Elisa Márquez, Alameda County Supervisor Lena Tam, SoundThinking, Lazy Dog Restaurant, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, Urban Plates, Home Depot, KDYA 1190 AM, KRON 4, KTVU FOX 2, Bishop Jimmy Williams, Pamela Price, Pastor Terrence Nichols, Terrie Walker, Anton Fair, Bobby Dell, Jacalynn Blankenship, Gregory Taylor, Myla Ann Taylor, Allison Dillingham, Dr. Taniko King, Taneka Tates, Ashantee Baker, Partyland, the City of Alameda Parks & Recreation Department, Prayer Warriors 4 Life, Dean Chambers, and all those who worked behind the scenes to make this day possible.

Your generosity, encouragement, prayers, and support helped us bring healing to a population that is too often unseen—the grieving families and loved ones whose lives have been forever changed by gun violence.

If I did not call your name, please know that your contribution was deeply appreciated and played an important role in the success of this event. Every act of kindness, every donation, every prayer, every volunteer hour, and every step taken during the walk helped make a difference.

Together, we are proving that healing is possible, hope is alive, and no family should grieve alone.

With sincere appreciation,

Lorrain Taylor�Founder & Executive Director�1000 Mothers to Prevent Violence

P.S.

May the impact of this year's Walk 4 Healing continue to strengthen and uplift families throughout our community. 💜

Thank you SoundThinking for your sponsorship support!
06/12/2026

Thank you SoundThinking for your sponsorship support!

Reminder - June 13 - 1000 Mothers to Prevent Violence 13th Annual 3K Walk For Healing🏁
06/11/2026

Reminder - June 13 - 1000 Mothers to Prevent Violence 13th Annual 3K Walk For Healing🏁

Thank you OUTFRONT for your sponsorship support!
06/11/2026

Thank you OUTFRONT for your sponsorship support!

Join 1000 Mothers to Prevent Violence June 13, 2026. Helps us continue our vital work supporting families impacted by vi...
06/10/2026

Join 1000 Mothers to Prevent Violence June 13, 2026. Helps us continue our vital work supporting families impacted by violence. Visit 1000mothers.org

Happy Heavenly BirthdayAlbade and Obadiah TaylorJune 8, 1977 – February 8, 2000On June 8, 1977, I was at Children's Hosp...
06/08/2026

Happy Heavenly Birthday
Albade and Obadiah Taylor
June 8, 1977 – February 8, 2000
On June 8, 1977, I was at Children's Hospital in San Francisco expecting triplets. I was not extremely surprised when the doctor told me, "We found only two in there," because before I had even taken a pregnancy test, the Holy Spirit had awakened me one morning and spoke these words:
"You are with child. You are going to give birth to twins….
They are going to be a great blessing. (I received other instructions as well, and by God's grace, I obeyed.)
As the years passed, I believed the "great blessing" was seeing my sons grow, attend college, and become gainfully employed. My heart was full of gratitude, and I thanked God for the blessing He had promised.
Then on February 8, 2000, my world changed forever. When I received the devastating news that my beloved twins, Albade and Obadiah, had been tragically murdered in Oakland, the pain brought me to the floor. For many years, I suffered in silence. I cried out to God, asking, "Where are You, Lord?" At times I felt forsaken and overwhelmed by grief.
Yet through it all, I learned that God cannot lie. His promises remain true even when our hearts are broken and our understanding is limited.
Today, I thank the Lord for the precious gift of having Albade and Obadiah in my life for 22 years and 8 months. Their love, laughter, dreams, and memories continue to live in my heart every day.
So today, on what would have been their birthday, I lift my voice toward Heaven and sing:
🎂 Happy Heavenly Birthday, Albade and Obadiah! 🎂
Though you are no longer here in body, you remain forever present in our hearts.
You are loved.
You are remembered.
You are missed.
Forever In Our Hearts. Forever In God's Care.
Love Always,
Mom

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Join us on June 13, 2026 - 13th Annual 3K Walk For Healing. Visit 1000mothers.org to discover how we're turning grief in...
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