Upcoming Vigils & Events
Beautifully Brave: Vigil in observance of all domestic violence-related deaths, including WSPD officer Mickey Hutchens
When: Saturday, March 20, 2010.
Where: Location to be determined. We will post details as they become available.
Vigils for Healing is a partner in this vigil. The vigil is part of a larger series of domestic violence awareness events organized by a Guilford College student in honor of Officer Hutchens and all law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line to protect victims all victims of violence.
Read more about the origins of Beautifully Brave in the Winston-Salem Journal »
Vigil in memory of Raphael Wright
When: Saturday, April 10, 2010, Time to be determined.
Where: Location to be determined. We will post details as they become available.
Raphael Wright, 22, was found dead in Salem Lake, Winston-Salem, in the winter of 2009. His death is being investigated.
Vigil to Affirm Gang-Free Lives and Communities
When: Thursday, April 29, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Grace Park, Winston-Salem. Grace Park is on 4th Street, across the street from the West End Cafe.
Rain location: William G. White YMCA, 775 West End Blvd., Winston-Salem.
The vigil will include music and a candle-lighting ceremony. While noting the damage done by gangs, a message of hope and support will be sent to our youth. Young people and anyone directly affected by gang-related violence is especially welcome.
The vigil is the culmination of The Human Services Summit on Gang Reduction Collaboration, sponsored by the City of Winston-Salem and the Winston-Salem Police Dept. For more information about the summit, contact Mr. Solomon Quick at squick@wspd.org.