Mentoring & guidance
Supporting youth through positive guidance, life skills, and leadership development.
FAITH. PREVENTION. HEALING.
Every child
deserves a chance.
Faith in action: protecting lives, uplifting young people, and offering hope and healing to families affected by loss.
Rooted in love.
Committed to our children.
TWO PROGRAMS. ONE SHARED PURPOSE.
EDUCATEEMPOWERMENTORPROTECTSAVE LIVES
WHO WE ARE
Turning pain
into purpose.
Peace 4 Gun Violence is dedicated to preventing gun violence, empowering our youth, and building stronger, safer communities.
Founded by Tara M. Parks in memory of her son, Salmedio Moses Sessions Jr., this work turns a mother’s grief into a ministry of service and a movement for peace.
Our storyOUR MISSION
Saving lives.
Restoring hope.
Peace 4 Gun Violence exists to honor God by protecting lives, preventing gun violence, uplifting young people, and offering hope and healing to families affected by loss. Through biblical principles, mentorship, education, community outreach, conflict resolution, advocacy, prayer, and compassionate service, we strive to turn pain into purpose and create safer communities.
What drives us ↗WHAT WE DO
Real people.
Real change.
Meaningful support. Positive choices.
A stronger community, together.
Prevention & awareness
Drug and violence prevention through prayer, education, and community awareness.
Family & community support
Community outreach, meals, clothing assistance, gifts, and supplies for children and families in need.
CHOSEN PATH YOUTH PROGRAM
A place to grow.
A path to possibility.
Purpose. People. Progress.
For young people ages 5–21, Chosen Path creates supportive opportunities to build character, healthy relationships, confidence, leadership, and community awareness.
- Recognize strengths and values
- Build respectful relationships and family connections
- Celebrate growth, learning, and service
- Promote peace and positive choices
Registration is reviewed by staff. Enrollment and transportation require confirmation.
OUR COMMUNITY IN ACTION
Showing up.
Sharing hope.
Moments of connection, service, and care
from our community events.
BE PART OF THE CHANGE
A safer tomorrow
starts with all of us.
Connect with us about supporting our youth and community, or help sustain this work with a donation.
GIVE WITH PURPOSE
Your support.
Their possibilities.
Choose the work you want to support.
Every act of care matters.
PREVENTION & COMMUNITY
Peace 4 Gun Violence
Support violence prevention, youth mentoring, and community outreach, including practical help for children and families.
You choose your donation amount.
Support this program ↗PURPOSE • PEOPLE • PROGRESS
Chosen Path Youth Program
Support the youth program’s focus on purpose, people, and progress through character, relationships, leadership, and community awareness.
You choose your donation amount.
Support this program ↗A THANK-YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Give hope.
Wear the message.
Receive a free T-shirt with a donation of $15.00 or more.
One optional T-shirt per order when your donations total at least $15 before delivery charges. Choose local pickup at no delivery charge, or United States flat-rate shipping for $7.99 per order, at checkout.
Enter your size preference at checkout; the organization will confirm availability. Pickup details are arranged with the organization. A T-shirt is optional—donation-only support has no delivery charge.
LET’S BUILD SOMETHING BETTER