Louis D. Brown Peace Institute
About
The Louis D. Brown Peace Institute is a Dorchester nonprofit that serves as a center of healing, teaching and learning for families and communities affected by murder, trauma, grief and loss. Its guiding belief is that every family impacted by murder deserves to be treated with dignity and compassion, regardless of the circumstances. A set of Principles of Peace serves as its North Star, guiding how it works with families and communities.
The institute is named for Louis D. Brown, a 15-year-old Boston student killed in crossfire in 1993. His parents, Joseph Chery and Clementina Chery, founded the organization the following year. Programming today includes Legacy Pole Workshops dedicated to individual loved ones, such as Anthony’s Full Armor, Bo’s Justice and DeAndre’s Full Armor workshops, which give families a way to honor those they have lost.
What to Know
- Its stated vision is an environment where all families can live in peace and all people are valued.
- The institute organizes Boston’s annual Mother’s Day Walk for Peace.
- A newsletter shares upcoming events, reflections and thought leadership.
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