Jacksonville Survivors Foundation

06/05/2026

This Wear Orange Weekend, we wear orange for Jacquez, for every life stolen by gun violence, and for every family forced to carry an empty chair, an unanswered question, and a forever kind of grief.

Orange is more than a color. It is a call to remember. A call to honor. A call to protect lives. A call to stand with survivors who live every day with the aftermath of violence.

At Jacksonville Survivors Foundation, we stand with families impacted by homicide and gun violence — not just this weekend, but every day. We wear orange because our loved ones mattered. Their stories matter. Their lives will never be forgotten.

Wear orange. Say their names. Support survivors. Help us build a community where no family has to walk this journey alone.

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06/01/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month — a reminder that not all wounds are visible.

For many homicide survivors, trauma does not end after the funeral, the court date, or the news coverage. It can show up in silence, anxiety, anger, exhaustion, flashbacks, grief, and the daily fight to keep going after losing someone to violence.

At Jacksonville Survivors Foundation, we see you. We honor the pain you carry, the strength it takes to survive, and the courage it takes to keep healing one day at a time.

You are not weak.
You are not broken.
You are surviving something that changed your life.
This month, we stand with every survivor living with invisible wounds.

Jacksonville Survivors Foundation
Survivors FOR Survivors
www.jacksonvillesurvivorsfoundation.org⁠

05/28/2026

FREE 6-Week Advocacy Training for Families & Survivors

If you have lost a loved one to homicide, you do not have to navigate this journey alone.

Jacksonville Survivors Foundation is offering FREE advocacy training for families and survivors affected by homicide.

Through the Survivors Lens: Family Advocacy Training is a 6-week training program, with each session lasting 90 minutes. This survivor-centered, trauma-informed training is designed to provide families with practical tools, support, and guidance as they navigate grief, advocacy, law enforcement communication, victims’ rights, court preparation, and long-term healing.

Families will learn about:

Advocacy after homicide
Communicating with law enforcement
Victims’ rights and available resources
Court preparation and victim impact statements
Media, social media, and family consent
Healing while continuing to honor your loved one

This training was created for families, by survivors to help families feel more informed, supported, and empowered.

For more information or to register, please contact:

Crystal Anlage
[email protected]
(904) 526-5721
www.jacksonvillesurvivorsfoundation.org

Survivors FOR Survivors

05/27/2026

Sibling grief is often invisible.

When a sibling is lost, so much is lost with them — a best friend, a protector, a teammate, a memory keeper, and a part of the future that was expected.

At Jacksonville Survivors Foundation, we want siblings to know their grief matters too. Their pain is real, their loss is deep, and they deserve to be seen, heard, and supported.

If you are grieving the loss of a sibling, please know you are not alone. 💙💗💛

Survivors FOR Survivors.

05/25/2026

Sometimes grief speaks in the quietest moments.

For every mother carrying love that has nowhere to go, we see you. For every survivor longing to hear their child’s voice again, we hold space for you. Love does not end. The bond remains, the memories remain, and the hope of being together again remains.

Jacksonville Survivors Foundation stands with families affected by homicide as they continue to live, remember, heal, and honor the ones they love.

You are not alone.

05/20/2026

Heather Vogel-Moorer Fsmd 💙💙💙

“Nothing beats kindness, ‘said the horse. ‘It sits quietly beyond all things.”
~Charley Mackesy, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

05/20/2026

Its okay to be angry

05/18/2026

Trauma-Informed Homicide Advocacy Training

Jacksonville Survivors Foundation is proud to offer Through the Survivor Lens: Trauma-Informed Homicide Advocacy Training, a survivor-led training designed to help professionals better understand and support families impacted by homicide.

This training was created to provide practical, compassionate, and trauma-informed guidance for those who work alongside survivors during some of the most devastating moments of their lives. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the long-term impact of homicide, the needs of surviving family members, and ways to strengthen communication, trust, and support.

About the Training

Through the Survivor Lens is designed for professionals and community partners who want to build a more survivor-centered response to homicide. This training helps participants better understand the emotional, practical, and systemic challenges families face after the violent loss of a loved one.

Topics include:

Trauma-informed communication
Survivor navigation
Family engagement after violent loss
Advocacy boundaries
Collaboration with survivor-led organizations

Who This Training Is For:

Victim advocates
Law enforcement
Community partners
Faith leaders
Funeral professionals
Students
Nonprofit staff
Training Format Options

JSF offers flexible training options to meet the needs of agencies and organizations, including:

30-minute staff overview
60-minute training
90-minute training
Half-day workshop
Custom agency training

Presented By
Crystal Anlage
Founder / Executive Director, Jacksonville Survivors Foundation
Credentialed Victim Advocate & Survivor

Crystal brings both professional experience and lived experience to this training, offering a unique survivor-centered perspective that helps professionals better understand the realities families face after homicide.

Training Purpose

The goal of this training is to help agencies, advocates, and community professionals improve their response to families impacted by homicide by focusing on trauma-informed practices, healthy collaboration, and survivor-centered support.

Book This Training

This training is available for victim services, law enforcement, and community partner trainings.

To learn more or schedule a training, please contact:

Crystal Anlage
Email: [email protected]

Website: www.jacksonvillesurvivorsfoundation.org

05/18/2026

💜 Volunteers Needed at Jacksonville Survivors Foundation 💙

We are looking for dedicated volunteers who care about supporting our community of homicide survivors. As we prepare for a full year of events and outreach in 2026, we need compassionate people who want to make a difference.

We are currently seeking:
• Event Volunteers
• Events Coordinator
• Fundraising Coordinator

If you have skills, time, or a heart for service, we would love to hear from you.

📧 [email protected]

🌐 www.jacksonvillesurvivorsfoundation.org

Survivors for Survivors. Join us in making sure no family walks this journey alone.

05/18/2026

Jacksonville Survivors Foundation is entering a new season of growth. While healing-centered events will always be part of our work, we are restructuring our programs to focus more deeply on trauma-informed advocacy, survivor navigation, training, and education. This shift allows us to serve families more consistently, support survivors beyond a single event, and equip professionals and community partners to better understand the needs of families impacted by homicide. Our mission remains the same: no family should have to walk through the aftermath of murder alone.