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NEWS & EVENTS


NOVEMBER 2006
Stop Shootin Inc. wins 10,000 prize for the Beautiful
Newark Contest! Their contribution in keeping the Newark Public Housing
facility, (Baxter Terrace) clean and safe has paid dividens, literally.

Sincere thanks to The Newark Alliance
and all other supporters of Stop Shootin', Inc.




MARCH 2006
Attended the "Covenant of Peace Summit"

FEBRUARY 2006

Featured on CBS Channel 2 News Interviewed by Christine Sloan

JANUARY 2006

Featured in the Newark Star Ledger  (the "Newark This Week Section")

 

Members of Stop Shootin' met with Travon Willams, son of the late activist and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, the Stanley "Tookie" Williams.

Travon Expressed his support and approval of the organization's efforts to decrease the senseless gun violence that is prevelent in inner city communities across the country.

DECEMBER 2005
Released the Official Stop Shootin' Coloring Book

Began the Stop Shootin Start Hoopin After School Program At the WISOMMM
African American Educational Cultural ResourceCenter

Freddy's family

 Partnered with Leaguers Inc. to host their First Annual Holiady Food Drive,
Over 200 people wre served meals and given food baskets

 

          

Stop Shootin youth
serve food at free
community Thanksgiving dinner

NOVEMBER 2005

Established Stop Shootin, Inc as an official non-profit organization
 
Hosted annual Newark Residents free Thanksgiving Day Dinner

OCTOBER 2005
Participated in the Stop The Violence March With Cleveland Elemantary School

Fund Raised at the Historic "Millions More Movement" in Washington D.C.
The Stop Shootin'  message gained notoriety and was featured on numerous websites
and publications including The Final Call 

Created the Stop Shootin' Clothing and accessory line as a way to raise funds
to implement prorgams geared toward mentoring troubled youth


    Memorialize your loved ones on a Stop Shootin' T-Shirt. "Add their photo to the Love Chain".