In the spirit of The Good News Experiment, our initiative to raise awareness for partner Mothers for Justice and Equality’s movement against gun violence and share the stories of inspirational people from a variety of additional service areas, the following photo advisory went out to inform media of MJE’s Valentine’s Day lunch. The event with Suffolk County (MA) District Attorney Rachael Rollins helped provide healing and new connections for those missing loved ones who were lost to community violence.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 13, 2019
Contact:
Monalisa Smith, 617-516-8086
Andrea Binnick, 603-554-5547
PHOTO ADVISORY / MEDIA ADVISORY
Mothers for Justice and Equality to host Valentine’s Day lunch
in an effort to provide healing and new connections to those missing loved ones
The event for 50 guests will feature speeches from Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins and The Boston Foundation’s Natanja Craig-Oquendo in addition to buffet lunch and entertainment
WHAT :
Mothers for Justice and Equality (MJE), a non-profit organization founded in 2010 by mothers who had lost children to community violence, will hold a Valentine’s Day lunch with the theme of “Love lifted me.” In addition to offering healing and new connections for 50 guests, the event will feature motivational speeches, buffet lunch, entertainment and gifts.
WHEN:
Thursday, February 14, 2019
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
WHO:
MJE Founder and President Monalisa Smith
Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins
Senior Director Natanja Craig-Oquendo, The Boston Foundation
50 guests, including four mothers who will deliver remarks to the audience
WHERE:
The office of Mothers for Justice and Equality
2201 Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Roxbury, MA
For more information, please contact MJE staff at 617-516-8086 or visit mothersforjusticeandequality.org.
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