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Gunshots Rather Than Jingle Bells Rang Through the Night. “A once vibrant neighborhood became stifled by fear when a group of young drug dealers moved into the blue house in the middle of the street, shattering the residents' sense of security. The echo of children's laughter in the street was replaced by the constant noise of traffic coming and going as people drove to the house to purchase drugs...” Want to know how it resolved? See the link below to read the full resolution story. To see the final few stories of our 15 Years of Transformation series in celebration of Act's 15th anniversary, you can subscribe on our website, www.actforjustice.org https://lnkd.in/gMurrSmE

“As the sun set slowly over the historic block, darkness gently covered the streets and the gray house began to erupt with the unsettling buzz of nighttime activity. Cars lined the block, music blared, and figures moved in and out of the house with a practiced rhythm. Once a safe haven for families, the block was now a hotspot of illicit activity, a place stifled by tension... “ Want to see how this case resolved? See the link to see how a distant memory became a reality of safety once more. https://lnkd.in/gKWRWH5p

Today is Giving Tuesday! Partner with Act by making a gift of safety for your neighbors. Everyone deserves to live in a safe environment that doesn't cause significant stress emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. You can help alleviate that with a gift! Every gift up to $225,000 through December 31st will be matched dollar for dollar! Make the most of your giving and join us in our fight to make neighborhood safety a normal reality for everyone! https://lnkd.in/gkGHcdnS

Happy Thanksgiving! We are incredibly grateful for all of the partners that make this work of making stronger and safer neighborhoods possible.

"“Excuse me… Excuse me!” Unbothered that they were blocking the entire residential street to do a drug deal in broad daylight, the men continued exchanging drugs for cash in the middle of the street. The neighbor next door to the drug house was just trying to get home – with his five year old son accompanying him in the car. While being forced to stop, a woman then approached the car soliciting the next door neighbor for sex...” Want to see how this case resolved? Visit the link see how these neighbors decided to stand for a change – changing the trajectory of their whole neighborhood." https://lnkd.in/g4N9_D_t

“The day turned to dusk and streetlights flickered on, signaling the end of playtime. The comforting aroma of a freshly baked dinner beckoned, and the sound of laughter filled the street as children found their way home. Suddenly she opened her eyes, emerging from distant evenings of her childhood where the world felt boundless and safe. She didn’t feel safe anymore...” Want to see how this case resolved? Visit the link to read the rest of the story and to see how neighbors stepped up and made peace in their community a reality. https://lnkd.in/gtZnaQ9B

Join us on Saturday, November 23rd from 10 am - 12 pm for Act's Thanksgiving Work Day! We will be helping a partner church assemble and distribute thanksgiving meal baskets to neighbors who could use a little help this Thanksgiving. Our partner church is needing volunteers AND food donations for this food distribution! If you would like to volunteer and/or contribute food for this Thanksgiving Work Day, please fill out this form: https://lnkd.in/gwRaa_kG We hope to see you there!

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise. – Psalm 100:4 May you start your day with an attitude of thanksgiving, recognizing that God is in control, He is sovereign over all, and loves us all more deeply than we can comprehend. We pray you can act in this way of love and gratitude to all you interact with.

“At the end of the street, stood a white house with black borders and dark bars around its windows. An imposing fence enclosed the property, adding to its stark presence. Inside, it was a drug house...” Want to see how this case resolved? Visit the link below to read the rest of the story and to see how one courageous woman stepped up toward making peace in her community a reality. https://lnkd.in/geRdrq8E

Thank you to all of the veterans who have given up so much for all of us to enjoy the freedoms we have on a daily basis. Your sacrifice in helping keep us all safe is not lost on us. We celebrate you today – Happy Veterans Day!