Be the Bridge. Stand in the Gap. Strengthen What Matters Most.
Through M.A.R.C.U.S., your time becomes a powerful act of love—restoring hope for grieving mothers, advocating for justice-involved youth, and reconnecting families once torn apart. When you show up, you don’t just volunteer—you change the future of entire communities.
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Volunteer With Us
Help us create safe, empowering spaces for families who have lost loved ones to violence. Volunteer opportunities include:
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Event assistance (rallies, vigils, workshops)
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Support group coordination
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Mentorship for youth
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Administrative and outreach support
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Trial Support Volunteer: See details below.
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Attend an Event
Join us at one of our community gatherings, including:
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Memorial Candlelight Vigils
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Stop the Gun Violence Rallies
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National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
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Youth empowerment workshops
Share Our Mission
Help us amplify the voices of grieving mothers. Follow us on social media, invite us to speak at your event, or share our resources with someone in need.
Attend an Event
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Trial Support
Stand beside grieving families during one of the most difficult chapters of their journey. Volunteers can help by:
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Providing and delivering family meals during trial weeks to ease the daily burden
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Serving as a Trial Companion to offer emotional support, assist with logistics, and take notes during proceedings
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Helping coordinate courtroom presence and advocacy to ensure families feel supported and heard.
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Homicide Support Group
Our monthly gatherings offer holistic support for grieving families. You can get involved by:
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Overseeing Children’s Grief Support through age-appropriate activities
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Hosting or contributing to Speaking Engagements that inspire and educate adult participants
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Providing dinner, snacks, and beverages to help create a welcoming environment
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Donating items for love offerings or swag bags for participants
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Participating in Secret Elf for Christmas: helping provide $100 gift cards to grieving mothers during the holidays.
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Partnering with Purpose
Help us create safe, empowering spaces for families who have lost loved ones to violence. Volunteer opportunities include:
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Event assistance (rallies, vigils, workshops)
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Support group coordination
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Mentorship for youth
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Administrative and outreach support
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Trial Support Volunteer: See details below.
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Donate
Your gift helps us provide grief support, trial advocacy, community events, and prevention workshops. Every contribution counts.
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Types of Donations We Welcome:
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Corporate Sponsorships – Partner with us through grants, matching donations, or sponsorship of community events.
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Grant Funding – We actively pursue public and private grants that align with our mission. Referrals and collaborations are welcome.
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Individual Giving – One-time and recurring donations from individuals provide vital ongoing support for our families and programs.
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In-Kind Donations – Contributions such as food, gift cards, printing, venue space, grief care items, and supplies for events or swag bags make a direct impact.
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Become a Community Partner
At M.A.R.C.U.S., partnership means more than affiliation—it means shared purpose and tangible impact. We invite churches, nonprofits, civic groups, schools, and businesses to join us in supporting families affected by homicide and empowering youth through prevention, education, and healing.
Community partners help us:
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Co-host events that bring awareness, comfort, and advocacy to our city
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Refer families in need of grief support, trial assistance, and restoration resources
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Support youth development programs that promote emotional wellness and accountability
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Share resources, venues, volunteers, and visibility to amplify our mission
Together, we can strengthen the social fabric of Monroe and Union County—restoring lives, shaping futures, and making communities safer with love and action.
