Honoring Lives.
Inspiring Healing.
Building Community.
Transforming pain into purpose through healing-centered programming, survivor support, youth empowerment, and community wellness initiatives.
The Marcus Jackson Project honors the life of Marcus Jackson by transforming pain into purpose through healing-centered programming, survivor support, youth empowerment, and community wellness initiatives that strengthen children, families, and communities.
June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month
This month, we honor the lives impacted by gun violence, uplift survivors, and continue advocating for healing, prevention, awareness, and safer communities. Together, we remember, support, educate, and work toward positive change.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
1. See the Vision
2. Lead with Love, Empathy & Compassion
3. Take Responsibility
4. Embrace Change
5. Be Ready to Be the Change
6. Evaluate the Change
7. Celebrate Success
“Principles rooted in healing. Actions rooted in community.”
The MJP Ecosystem of Supports
It is our belief that the various systems within our communities influence the well-being, development, safety, and overall outcomes of youth and families. From the home and community level to schools, faith organizations, social services, law enforcement, and the judicial system, each layer plays a critical role in shaping individual experiences and community wellness.
At the center of this ecosystem are youth and families — the foundation of healthy and thriving communities. Surrounding them are systems designed to provide guidance, support, accountability, education, protection, healing, and opportunity. When these systems operate in isolation or fail to work collaboratively, gaps in support can negatively impact individuals, families, and communities. However, when systems communicate, collaborate, and work toward a common goal, they strengthen one another and create pathways for healing, stability, growth, and positive change.
This illustration emphasizes the importance of collective responsibility, community collaboration, and healing-centered approaches. By encouraging partnerships between schools, faith-based organizations, community agencies, social services, juvenile justice, law enforcement, and other institutions, we aim to build stronger systems that better support youth, families, and communities impacted by trauma, violence, and adversity.
This model reflects the belief that lasting change happens when communities work together — not separately — to create environments where individuals and families feel supported, empowered, safe, and connected.
Peaceful Possibilities
(Grades 1–6)
Interactive sessions that build self-awareness, problem-solving skills, and emotional wellness through engaging activities.
Community Wellness Interns
(Young Adults 18)
Hands-on leadership training for young adults interested in careers in mentoring, mental health, and community wellness.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Youth Leadership Council
(Grades 7–12)
Empowering youth to imagine peaceful communities and recognize their power in creating positive change.
Technical Assistance & Peace Education
(Healing-Centered Training for Community Professionals)
We provide workshops, trainings, and technical assistance for educators, law enforcement, and community organizations focused on trauma-informed practices, restorative approaches, youth engagement, and violence prevention.
Programs such as Trauma-Informed Policing and Healing-Centered Teaching Practices equip professionals with tools to better support individuals, strengthen community relationships, and create safer, more compassionate environments for youth and families.
QUARTERLY EVENTS
March-
Annual Field Day
Our Annual Field Day is a community-centered event created to honor Marcus “Sno” Jackson’s transition from this life while promoting healing, remembrance, restoration, and community connection.
October-
Fall Festival
The Annual Fall Festival is a fun-filled community event focused on family, fellowship, youth engagement, and community connection.
