Honoring Joshua's legacy, supporting families and inspiring change

JBR Family pursuing change is a non profit organization providing hope healing and advocacy for families impacted by gun violence

Our Mission

At JBR Family Pursuing Change our mission is to provide support for those affected by senseless gun violence while also advocating for change in the face of gun violence. Through our grief, we strive to create a safer community, where no other family has to endure the devastating loss we have experienced.

We are dedicated to raising awareness, promoting responsible gun laws, and supporting those affected by similar tragedies. Together, we seek to turn our pain into purpose and make a lasting impact in our community and beyond.

Support

Providing compassion and resources for families affected by gun violence.

Advocacy

Promoting responsible gun laws and raising awareness for community safety.

Community

Building a safer future together, turning grief into meaningful action.

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How We Help

Healing does not happen overnight.

It happens in safe spaces, in honest conversations, and in community.

 

At JBR Family Pursuing Change, we provide structured, heart-centered programs designed to support emotional healing, rebuild strength, and restore hope.

1. Safe Healing Circles

We create guided spaces where individuals and families can speak openly about grief, trauma, and lived experiences without judgment.

These circles allow participants to feel seen, heard, and supported.

2. Trauma-Informed Programs

Through programs such as Pathways to Healing, Mom Needs a Break, and One Harmony Family Circle, we provide tools that help participants:

  • Understand trauma and its effects

  • Learn healthy coping strategies

  • Build emotional resilience

  • Strengthen family bonds

3. Youth Empowerment & Prevention

We work with youth who are navigating community violence, peer pressure, and emotional pain.

Our goal is to interrupt cycles of harm by equipping young people with leadership skills, emotional awareness, and positive mentorship.

4. Community Healing Events

Through our annual Walkathon, community gatherings, and remembrance moments, we create spaces where collective grief can be honored and collective strength can rise.

5. Advocacy & Connection to Resources

We collaborate with community partners, service providers, and advocacy networks to ensure families are not navigating systems alone.

We help connect them to practical supports, referrals, and opportunities for growth.

The Result

⚫ Families move from crisis to connection ⚫ From silence to expression ⚫ From surviving to rebuilding.

 We do not rush healing. We walk beside it.

Together, we create safer, stronger communities one family at a time

Images of Impact

The work of JBR Family Pursuing Change captured in moments that matter.

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JBR Family Pursuing Change

Hours

Mon-Fri 09:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.

Sat 09:00 a.m. – 02:00 p.m.

Sun Closed

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