On Sunday, December 29, 2024, faith leaders and community organizations came together for the "Forever in our Hearts: Milwaukee Homicide Candlelight Vigil," held at Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church, 2412 N. 6th St. Family members and friends of those impacted by violence lit candles and read the names of victims in the city this past year. Northcott Neighborhood House … [Read more...] about City leaders, community groups come together to remember victims of violence
Candlelight Vigils
2022 victims of violence honored in annual candlelight vigil
On Thursday, December 29, 2022, MICAH, Pastors United, Northcott Neighborhood House and Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church closed out 2022 with their annual "Forever In Our Hearts Homicide Candlelight Vigil," at Ephesians M.B.C., 2412 N. 6th St. The event honored the more than 200 homicide victims in Milwaukee this past year. Community and religious leaders held lit candles … [Read more...] about 2022 victims of violence honored in annual candlelight vigil
2021 victims of violence honored in annual candlelight vigil
On Thursday, December 30, 2021 MICAH, Pastors United, Northcott Neighborhood House and Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church closed out 2021 with their annual "Homicide Candlelight Vigil," at Ephesians M.B.C., 2412 N. 6th St. The event honored the more than 200 homicide victims in Milwaukee this past year. Community and religious leaders took lit candles and took turns reading … [Read more...] about 2021 victims of violence honored in annual candlelight vigil
Five shot, wounded by gunfire during vigil for Milwaukee teen
Milwaukee police say five people were wounded near North Sherman Blvd. and Burleigh St. on Monday September 13, 2021 at the scene of a candlelight vigil for a teenager that was fatally shot earlier in the day. Officials say the gunfire rang out shortly before 8 p.m. The shooting victims include two 15-year-old Milwaukee girls, a 64-year-old Milwaukee man, a 30-yearold … [Read more...] about Five shot, wounded by gunfire during vigil for Milwaukee teen
Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., hosts candlelight vigil for 2020 homicide victims
On Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc. hosted its annual "Milwaukee Lights a Candle for Change: Candlelight Vigil For 2020 Homicide Victims," at El-Bethel Church of God in Christ, 5401 W. Good Hope Road. As it does every year, the vigil led by Northcott Executive Director Tony Kearney and Tamara Hoyans, a candle is lit representing a life lost to … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House, Inc., hosts candlelight vigil for 2020 homicide victims