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From Pain to Purpose
Dae'Vion's Place of Resilience Welcomes You
At Dae'Vion's Place of Resilience, our main priority is to create a safe and supportive communities through linkage to mental health treatment, financial literacy and educational gun violence awareness. Our focus is primarily for youth and families who have been affected by gun violence. Our founder, Shanena Lewis lost her 15 year old son Dae'Vion to gun violence. Dae'Vion's Place has made it their mission to create resources and opportunities for those who feel marginalized and unsupported. We understand that the youth are not the problem but the solution.
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Gun Violence Statistics
Why We Give Back
Dae' Vion's Place of Resilience is a non-profit organization founded in October 2022 in memory of Dae' Vion Raines, a beloved 15-year-old who tragically lost his life to gun violence. Our mission is to empower youth to become agents of positive change in their own lives and communities. We firmly believe that young people are not the problem but an integral part of the solution.
At Dae' Vion's Place of Resilience, we are committed to providing resources, support, and opportunities for at-risk youth and families in undeserved communities. Our programs are designed to address the pressing issues of gun violence, mental health, mentorship, leadership development, and entrepreneurship.
Ways We Help
Furthering our cause is the most important goal of our organization. We seek to support, empower, and provide high quality resources to Allegheny County and Pittsburgh communities. Our success isn’t measured in terms of wealth or profit margin, but by the value we provide to those we serve. Learn more about what we do below.
Change for the Better
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Our team works tirelessly to advocate for change and partner with local politicians to address the ongoing issue of gun violence.
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Together, we are dedicated to providing support and resources to those affected by gun violence.
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We will stand with the community when no one else does.
Economic Development
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We provide support to those affected by gun violence by creating economic opportunities through business workshops.
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We work with families to help them start and manage their own businesses as a way to cope with the loss of their loved ones.
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Promote self-sufficiency and building community resilience in the face of tragedy.
Community Outreach
We understand how hard it can be for families of victims of gun violence. At Dae'Vion's Place of Resilience, we strive to provide support for those affected families by assisting them in
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funeral arrangements
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advocacy services
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Non profit strategic planning
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mental health linkage
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Violence interception
