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KAVI | Kings Against Violence Initiative

@kavi_brooklyn

KAVI seeks to prevent & eliminate interpersonal violence from the lives of young people through advocacy, peer leadership, and community mobilization.

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linkhttp://kavibrooklyn.org calendar_today23-04-2012 16:57:59

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Happy Kwanzaa! At KAVI, unity is at the core of our mission. #Umoja reminds us that by standing together as a community, we can address violence, support healing, and create lasting change. 💚🖤❤️ #kavibrooklyn #BrooklynUnity

Happy Kwanzaa!
At KAVI, unity is at the core of our mission. #Umoja reminds us that by standing together as a community, we can address violence, support healing, and create lasting change. 💚🖤❤️
#kavibrooklyn #BrooklynUnity
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#Kujichagulia reflects KAVI’s commitment to empowering our youth to take control of their narratives and shape their futures. Through programs in restorative justice and community healing, we encourage young people to embrace their purpose and speak their truth. #KAVIBrooklyn

#Kujichagulia reflects KAVI’s commitment to empowering our youth to take control of their narratives and shape their futures. Through programs in restorative justice and community healing, we encourage young people to embrace their purpose and speak their truth. 
#KAVIBrooklyn
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At KAVI, we practice #Ujima by collaborating with schools, communities and local officials to secure resources and provide critical support for the neighborhoods we serve. Together, we share responsibility and work to create a future where everyone feels safe and supported.

At KAVI, we practice #Ujima by collaborating with schools, communities  and local officials to secure resources and provide critical support for the neighborhoods we serve. Together, we share responsibility and work to create a future where everyone feels safe and supported.
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#Ujamaa reminds us to invest in and support the communities we serve. KAVI prioritizes using local M/WBE vendors to obtain goods and services for our programs. By using local businesses we strengthen our community. Let’s honor Ujamaa by lifting each other up. 💰❤️

#Ujamaa reminds us to invest in and support the communities we serve. KAVI prioritizes using local M/WBE vendors to obtain goods and services for our programs. By using local businesses  we strengthen our community. Let’s honor Ujamaa by lifting each other up. 💰❤️
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KAVI’s purpose is rooted in the belief that every life matters. #Nia inspires us to focus on creating spaces for empowerment and self-determination. By helping young people find their purpose, by finding what motivates them and helping then gain a sense of direction from it. 🌟

KAVI’s purpose is rooted in the belief that every life matters. #Nia inspires us to focus on creating spaces for empowerment and self-determination. By helping young people find their purpose, by finding what motivates them and helping then gain a sense of direction from it. 🌟
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Happy Kwanzaa! #Kuumba drives KAVI to find innovative solutions to address violence and foster healing. We encourage our participants to find creative solutions to problems and to think outside the box! Our neighborhoods thrive when we think beyond ourselves.

Happy Kwanzaa!
#Kuumba drives KAVI to find innovative solutions to address violence and foster healing. We encourage our participants to find creative solutions to problems and to think outside the box! Our neighborhoods thrive when we think beyond ourselves.
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Happy New Year! 🎉✨ As we welcome 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for your support and partnership. Here’s to new opportunities, continued growth, and creating brighter, safer futures together. Let’s make this year one to remember! #KAVIBrooklyn #happynewyear #2025

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Happy Kwanzaa and Happy New Year! At KAVI, faith in our community fuels our work. Imani reminds us to believe in the possibility of healing, growth, and transformation. Together, we can create a stronger, more unified future for generations to come. 💖🙏🏾

Happy Kwanzaa and Happy New Year!
At KAVI, faith in our community fuels our work. Imani reminds us to believe in the possibility of healing, growth, and transformation. Together, we can create a stronger, more unified future for generations to come. 💖🙏🏾
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The 2025 SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Program) applications are now OPEN! 🌟 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to gain valuable work experience, build skills, and earn this summer. 💼✨ Apply today and take the first step toward an amazing summer!

The 2025 SYEP (Summer Youth Employment Program) applications are now OPEN! 🌟 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to gain valuable work experience, build skills, and earn this summer. 💼✨ Apply today and take the first step toward an amazing summer!
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A huge thank you to Citizens for their incredible support ! We’re honored to be the first-ever recipient of their Champion In Action award in the borough of Brooklyn! 🏙️ Your generosity helps KAVI continue its vital work in preventing violence and promoting mental wellness.

A huge thank you to <a href="/CitizensBank/">Citizens</a> for their incredible support ! We’re honored to be the first-ever recipient of their Champion In Action award in the borough of Brooklyn! 🏙️ Your generosity helps KAVI continue its vital work in preventing violence and promoting mental wellness.
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Your story matters. KAVI’s Center for Stronger Communities is looking for survivors who have experienced gun violence to share their experiences for our short documentary on community responses to gun violence across New York State. Scan the QR Code for more info.

Your story matters. KAVI’s Center for Stronger Communities is looking for survivors who have experienced gun violence to share their experiences for our short documentary on community responses to gun violence across New York State.
Scan the QR Code for more info.
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NYC Summer Rising registration open March 4th for Summer 2025! Kids in grades K-8 will enjoy a mix of academics, arts, sports, field trips for FREE! This program creates a safe, supportive space where kids can learn, play, and grow all summer long! 🔗 schools.nyc.gov/SummerRising

NYC  Summer Rising registration open March 4th for Summer 2025!  Kids in grades K-8 will enjoy a mix of academics, arts, sports, field trips  for FREE! This program creates a safe, supportive space where kids can learn, play, and grow all summer long!
🔗 schools.nyc.gov/SummerRising
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KAVI’s Center for Stronger Communities is launching ConnectED, a series tackling contemporary problems motivating violence in communities. Our first session will feature Dr. Dr. Jallicia Jolly– an author, poet, and reproductive justice advocate. 3/24 - 2-3pm on Zoom Scan the QR to RSVP

KAVI’s Center for Stronger Communities is launching ConnectED, a series tackling contemporary problems motivating violence in communities. Our first session will feature Dr. <a href="/jallicia/">Dr. Jallicia Jolly</a>– an author, poet, and reproductive justice advocate. 
3/24 - 2-3pm on Zoom
Scan the QR to RSVP
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Borough President Antonio Reynoso will present his 2025 State of the Borough on Thursday, April 10 📌Boys and Girls High School in Bed-Stuy. 🚪Doors open at 6PM Come by to hear from Antonio Reynoso on all things Brooklyn! RSVP here bit.ly/BKSOTB25

Borough President Antonio Reynoso will present his 2025 State of the Borough on Thursday, April 10
📌Boys and Girls High School in Bed-Stuy.
🚪Doors open at 6PM
Come by to hear from <a href="/BKBPReynoso/">Antonio Reynoso</a> on all things Brooklyn!

RSVP here bit.ly/BKSOTB25
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🎧 NYC Health+Hospitals/Kings County is featured on the latest episode of @nychealthsystem’s #TheRemedy podcast: Treating Violence. Hear from Guns Down Life Up (Mr.Dobbins), KAVI (Dr. Gore & Mr.Johnson) & more on breaking cycles & healing communities. 🎙️ Listen: bit.ly/4aJrgSb

🎧 <a href="/KingsCountyHosp/">NYC Health+Hospitals/Kings County</a> is featured on the latest episode of @nychealthsystem’s #TheRemedy podcast: Treating Violence. Hear from Guns Down Life Up (Mr.Dobbins), KAVI (Dr. Gore &amp; Mr.Johnson) &amp; more on breaking cycles &amp; healing communities.

🎙️ Listen: bit.ly/4aJrgSb
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On The Remedy Podcast, Dr. Shen talks with representatives from KAVI and Guns Down; Life Up. Hospital Violence Interruption Programs begin at the bedside and extend into the community—breaking cycles of violence, saving lives, and offering hope.

On The Remedy Podcast, Dr. Shen talks with representatives from KAVI and Guns Down; Life Up. Hospital Violence Interruption Programs begin at the bedside and extend into the community—breaking cycles of violence, saving lives, and offering hope.
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To kick off #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, our Violence Intervention Specialist Taisha Smith joined Dr. Simon Fitzgerald on air to discuss what it means to support victims face-to-face—and how mental health plays a vital role in the healing process.

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In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we asked Zan, Program Coordinator at The Center for Stronger Communities, how they center mental health in their work. 💬🧠 Their answer reminds us that healing and community care go hand in hand. 💚

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KAVI is excited to invite you to the next installment of our ConnectED series, featuring a personal and powerful talk by Nkosi Cain. His story is not only one of survival, but of strength, growth, and a commitment to justice reform. 📅5/29/2025 Zoom -> linktr.ee/KAVIBrooklyn

KAVI is excited to invite you to the next installment of our ConnectED series, featuring a personal and powerful talk by Nkosi Cain. His story is not only one of survival, but of strength, growth, and a commitment to justice reform. 
📅5/29/2025
Zoom -&gt; linktr.ee/KAVIBrooklyn