One humid evening in July, more than a dozen men gathered for the monthly Men’s Mental Health Meetups, and this time, they talked about communication and their children. At a previous meetup, they realized they were all more similar than they thought. During every meeting, they have spoken with honesty and heart, each seeking some kind of support […]
YouthUp, Inc. will hold this month’s “Real Talk for Stronger Families” parent/teen gathering on Tuesday, August 20 at Theron Ussery Community Center (815 North Macon Park Drive) park at 6:00 p.m. Partnering with Macon Violence Prevention and the Recreation Department, YouthUp is holding the monthly sessions to foster more open communication for youth and their […]
On Saturday, August 24, from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m., the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program – in partnership with Macon Mental Health matters – will hold Ice Cream with Dads at the playground pavilion in Amerson River Park. The event is open to all fathers, grandfathers, and male guardians who wish to celebrate fatherhood in […]
On Wednesday, the sanctuary at Glorious Hope Baptist Church was filled with dozens of people committed to making our community a better place by preventing and reducing violent crime. They all gathered as Mayor Lester Miller and the Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) announced the newest Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) grant recipients “This started […]
With steam rising from the pavement following a recent downpour, the air along Cherry Street was heavy and uncomfortable as 13 men walked up to Churchill’s first floor event space for an evening of conversation, honesty, and support. As uncomfortable as it was outside, the men opened the door to a space where they could […]
If you’re curious to learn more about Macon Violence Prevention (MVP), our Communications Office’s podcast Macon It takes a deeper dive into the initiative. In the latest episode, Public Relations Specialists Olivia Walter and Edna Adams interview MVP Coordinator Jeremy Grissom. “This episode allows us to take our time explaining what MVP actually is and […]
The Macon-Bibb County Commission has approved allocating $500,000 towards the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) initiative. The money is being given to the Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) to distribute to organizations for a third round of MVP grants. Mayor Lester Miller and the CFCG will announce the grant recipients on Wednesday, July 31. Since […]
YouthUp, Inc. will hold its “Real Talk for Stronger Families” parent/teen gathering on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Theron Ussery Community Center (816 North Macon Park Drive) at 6:00 p.m. Partnering with Macon Violence Prevention and the Recreation Department, YouthUp is holding the monthly sessions to foster more open communication for youth and their parents […]
YouthUp, Inc. – a recipient of Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) funding in 2023 – is hosting announces its second annual Celebrity Chef Cook-Off, a fundraiser benefiting youth members of its Youth Leadership Council (YLC). This year’s Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Lizzie Chapel Baptist […]
YouthUp, Inc. is holding its third monthly “Real Talk for Stronger Families” session as part of the Macon Violence Prevention (MVP) program. Partnering with the Parks and Recreation Department, YouthUp is holding the sessions to foster more open communication for youth and their parents and grandparents to better find solutions to issues teens may be […]
