100 Days of Nonviolence Kicks Off with Recognition of Safe Places from Violence in Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, AL - The Birmingham City Council this week announced the beginning of its 8th Annual 100 Days of Nonviolence campaign. The campaign will address youth violence with a commitment to recognize and encourage safe places from violence in Birmingham. For this initiative, they have partnered with A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club, which for years has served as a safe place from violence in Birmingham for youth.

There are three requirements to be recognized as a safe place during the 100 Days of nonviolence:

1. Nurturing the talents of youth
2. Being a community partner
3. Providing mentorship

“Being a safe place is about more than having a place to escape harm. It is also about being able to make friends, soar academically, foster one’s talent and have access to role models without the distraction of danger. A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club epitomizes this for our youth and the communities they serve,” said Jay Roberson, Birmingham City Councilor, and founder of 100 Days of Nonviolence.

Throughout the 100 Days of Nonviolence, other safe places from violence in Birmingham will be spotlighted so that parents, guardians and community leaders know where to turn to escape violence that strikes communities. (For more updates on this story and free news alerts for your neighborhood, sign up for your local Birmingham Patch morning newsletter.)

Each day contains an affirmation, an activity, a quote, and information about movement history. Each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday feature a word of the day. Tuesday and Thursdays feature important stories. Each day there is an opportunity to respond online and offline.

“We are honored to partner with 100 Days of Nonviolence and to be recognized as a safe place from violence. We exist to make communities better, and our partnership with 100 Days of Nonviolence helps us to further this mission,” said Frank Adams, CEO, A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club.

Photo courtesy of the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club