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Thanks to funding from the Independence Public Media Foundation, we have launched a program to empower families to share the life stories of loved ones they’ve lost to gun violence.
It’s called “Writing Heals,” and we guide family members on how to craft personal, positive narratives about their relatives. Families ARE PAID $200 to tell stories about victims who are too often forgotten by the traditional media. If they choose to, they can continue writing for us as freelancers about other families for the same pay.
To further amplify these memorials, the grant also provides funding for powerful photography and video.
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All participants will be paid for their contributions. This initiative not only addresses the families’ need for support but also enhances the Philadelphia Obituary Project’s mission of creating a more empathetic and connected community.
We have two remaining training sessions in the near future. Click the link to sign up for one of the remaining two sessions, which will last about an hour:
- Tuesday May 6 at 12 noon
- Monday June 2 at 6 p.m.
Starting in March, enrollment will be allowed on a monthly basis. If you cannot attend this month, contact us at [email protected] and we will find a way.
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Besides Executive Director Albert Stumm, the other leader of the project will be Kimberly Kamara, who lost her son, Niam, to gun violence in 2017. She has been writing for us almost ever since.
We have reached out to several organizations to help making connections with people who might want to participate. But please spread the word. A few restrictions:
- Participants must be 18 years old or older
- Only one person per family can participate
- Victims must not have been written about before by our organization
Please reach out for more information if your organization would like to participate.
Warm regards,
Albert Stumm
Executive Director
Philadelphia Obituary Project
[email protected]
