Fearless Women Series Brunch with Keesha Eure

557 Clinton Avenue,Newark NJ 07108

28 March, 2021

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Fearless Women Series Brunch with Keesha Eure Triumph Through Tragedy Women's Empowerment Brunch with Keesha Eure To promote and inspire Healing, Hope and Courage Join us as we gather with community leader and activist Lakeesha “Keesha” Eure and friends to address healing amongst women who have experienced unthinkable traumas . We have created a safe space for women to share their triumph testimonies and to extend a hand of encouragement to other women who are still in the struggle. There will be praise and worship, meditation,entertainment, food, conversation, cry sections , gift bags , vendors and more . Food will be provided by Kings Family Restaurant of newark menu options are as follows grits, eggs, waffles, pancakes, turkey bacon, turkey sausage, chicken, fish. All proceeds from ticket sells will be used towards the outreach of women who have suffered from voilence , criminal engagements, and illicit acts for the sake of survival. Lakeesha Eure is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is a practicing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapist. She is a Community Based Trauma Specialist who works with victims of violence and crime. She has over 15 years of Social Work experience which includes working with the at-risk population of youth and adults who are in the Criminal Justice System and Social Welfare System. She works with various populations of individuals who are homeless, incarcerated, unemployed, mental health disorders, and substance abuse issues. Lakeesha is the Chairwoman of the Newark Antiviolence Coalition which was founded in 2009 to protest against the senseless violence plaguing the City of Newark. Under her leadership, the organization has thrived as a cornerstone in the community. NAVC have raised awareness in the community and protested violence for over 200 weeks through rain, sleet and snow. The Newark Antiviolence Coalition (NAVC) serves as a support to families who are victims of violence, they educate the community on ways to decrease the violence, assist families on ways advocate for themselves and their families against the perpetrators, assist with mediating and interrupting potential violence. NAVC promotes awareness in the schools, detention centers, college campuses, courts, hospitals and the community. Lakeesha has been dedicated and committed community activist and organizer over the years. She has a wealth of experience in community organizing. She has organized rallies, protests, town hall meetings, panel discussions, study groups, coalitions, commissions, support groups, and prayer vigils throughout the state of NJ. Lakeesha has participated and organized Community Engagement walks with the City of Newark Police department and worked with the Police Institute and Violence Institute at Rutgers University to decrease crime and violence. She works to foster a sense of Community Wellness by promoting community collaboration from all levels including city council members, clergy, business owners, community leaders and the perpetrators and victims of crime and violence. She is a major advocate of community policing and accountability. Lakeesha has been monumental in helping the City of Newark become a Trauma informed City. She has been a voice for the voiceless by advocating support for a legion of residents like no one else. She has also produced groundbreaking partnerships in the servicing of victims of violence and crime in the implementation of crime prevention strategies through the Department of Health and Community Services and the Department of Public Safety. She manages the Office of Violence Prevention with a 1.6 Million grant through the Department of Justice. Lakeesha has also been an asset to the city of Newark by always being present and asserting her influence to organize and mobilize the people around social justice issues. She is a shining example of someone who was born and raised in a city steeped in the tradition of activism and service. Lakeesha Eure is a staple in the City of Newark. Her passion, commitment, education, professionalism and grace have been huge in moving our city forward in its most difficult points of challenge. The amazing work that she provides includes her impactful presence, professionalism, ability to see and hear all sides of a challenge, and her willingness to serve and see her commitments through no matter how difficult the challenge. Her endearing ability to help people see past the problems and conflicts has actually made her incredibly popular in the City of Newark. She has been a part of the transformation in the city of Newark. Ms. Eure is a pioneering change agent especially in the Public Health and Public Safety arena. Her passion, skills, knowledge and abilities is one of the reasons why the image of our City is changing in the right direction. Her willingness to serve under the most difficult circumstances and difficult points of challenge is something rare and special. I am proud to say that she is one of the best assets that the City of Newark has ever produced. She is the true example of a Community Based Social Worker moving and shaking to make change.