Community Invited to Honor Loved Ones at Milwaukee’s 2024 “Forever In Our Hearts” Homicide Candlelight Vigil

By Press Release - Dec 19th, 2024 05:20 pm

Milwaukee, WI – Northcott Neighborhood House, MICAH, Pastors United, Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church, Health Connections Incorporated, and the MKE Black Grassroots Network for Health Equity invite the community to join the Milwaukee 2024 “Forever In Our Hearts” Homicide Candlelight Vigil. This heartfelt event will provide a space for healing, remembrance, and support for families and friends affected by senseless violence in Milwaukee.

Event Details:

Title: Milwaukee 2024 “Forever In Our Hearts” Homicide Candlelight Vigil
Date & Time: Sunday, December 29, 2024 @ 5:30PM
Location: Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church, 2412 N. 6th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53212

Tony A. Kearney, Sr., Executive Director of Northcott Neighborhood House, emphasized the importance of this gathering, saying: “We will speak the names of every loved one lost to senseless violence in our city. This vigil is a chance to light candles and lift these families in prayer—praying for fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, and friends. Milwaukee, our great city on the Great Lake, let us come together to support these families in their time of need.”

Ericka Sinclair, MS, MPH, CEO/Founder of Health Connections Inc., echoed this sentiment, representing both Health Connections Inc. and the MKE Black Grassroots Network for Health Equity: “Our organizations are united under the theme of ‘Cultural Healing and Civic Engagement’ for Wakanda Wellness Week 2024. This vigil reflects our deep commitment to collaborate on supporting Milwaukee residents in their healing journey. We will also have onsite therapists and grief counselors present to provide support to families impacted by homicides in 2024.”
Together, we can honor lives lost and stand united in healing and love. Thank you for your support, Milwaukee.

Virtual Participation: For those unable to attend in person, the vigil will also be live-streamed:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embcmilwaukee
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTg-krh0prsg5itfUUzXh3g

For more details, contact Northcott Neighborhood House at (414) 372-3770.

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NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

Mentioned in This Press Release

People: Ericka Sinclair, Tony Kearney, Sr.

Organizations: Northcott Neighborhood House, Pastors United

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