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A Path Towards Resilience

Get support and a caring community as you walk the road of a survivor in your pursuit of justice.

Living with grief can make you feel invisible.

Your life has been forever altered by your loved one’s death, but the world keeps moving. 

 

If some days just feel like a struggle to get out of bed, you’re not alone. Our caring community understands the grief you carry each day because we’ve experienced it too.

3 Ways to Get  Support on Your Path to Resilience

1

2024 Retreat

Join Our Community

We meet the first Tuesday of every month to share our stories, honor our loved one and connect with others walking a similar path. 

2

Founder of Grant Me Justice

Understand Your Rights

Knowing your legal rights is critical to advocate for justice. If you’re unsure what step to take next, we can help point you in the right direction.

3

RTS Partnership

Get Direct Support

From grief counseling to helping meet physical needs, we aim to provide as much support as we’re able to help you push forward another day.

When You’re Ready For Support, Here’s How to Begin:

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1. Reach Out
 

Connect with us and share your story.

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2. Meet Our Community

Connect with other families at a first Tuesday group meeting.

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3. Find Support

We’ll help connect you with resources to face another day.

  • Sat, Dec 14
    Jackson
    Dec 14, 2024, 10:00 AM
    Jackson, 745 N. President
    Dec 14, 2024, 10:00 AM
    Jackson, 745 N. President
    Be part of Grant Me Justice's Giving movement.
  • Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jan 07
    Jackson
    Jan 07, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Jackson, 236 E Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA
    Jan 07, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Jackson, 236 E Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA
    Monthly meeting for families of homicide victims.
  • Multiple Dates
    Sat, Mar 15
    Jackson
    Mar 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Jackson, 236 E Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA
    Mar 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Jackson, 236 E Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA
    Quarterly Meeting for GMJ's Victims Care Team
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Mar 19
    Jackson
    Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Jackson, 745 N President St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
    Mar 19, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Jackson, 745 N President St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
    Quarterly Meeting for GMJ's Advisory Board
  • Sat, Jun 14
    Location is TBD
    Jun 14, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Jun 14, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Embark on a serene fishing journey, where fathers who have faced the tragedy of losing loved ones to violence can connect, find solace, and honor cherished memories. Together, we'll cast lines of hope and share stories that celebrate resilience and the enduring spirit of those we miss.
  • Sat, Sep 13
    Location is TBD
    Sep 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Sep 13, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Find Healing and Strength at the Uplift and Unwind Men’s Retreat
  • Wed, Sep 24
    Location is TBD
    Sep 24, 2025, 6:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Sep 24, 2025, 6:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Join us for a solemn evening of remembrance and reflection as we honor the lives of homicide victims.
  • Sat, Dec 13
    Location is TBD
    Dec 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Dec 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    JustUs Giving is a heartwarming initiative by Grant Me Justice, dedicated to spreading the spirit of Christmas to families affected by homicide.
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Feb 06
    Location is TBD
    Feb 06, 2026, 3:00 PM – Feb 07, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Feb 06, 2026, 3:00 PM – Feb 07, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    We invite you to a retreat dedicated to empowerment and healing, created for women who have suffered the unimaginable loss of a loved one to homicide. In this safe space, connect and find the courage to heal together.
  • Sat, Dec 07
    Jackson
    Dec 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Jackson, Jackson, MS, USA
    Dec 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Jackson, Jackson, MS, USA
    GMJ will be a participant in the annual City of Jackson Christmas Parade.
  • Wed, Oct 09
    Jackson
    Oct 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Jackson, 236 E Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA
    Oct 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Jackson, 236 E Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA
    Annual Training for Victims Care Team
  • Wed, Sep 25
    Jackson
    Sep 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Jackson, 236 E Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA
    Sep 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Jackson, 236 E Capitol St, Jackson, MS 39201, USA
    National Day set aside to remember victims of homicide.
  • Fri, Sep 20
    Jackson
    Sep 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – Sep 21, 2024, 1:00 PM
    Jackson, 745 N President St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
    Sep 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – Sep 21, 2024, 1:00 PM
    Jackson, 745 N President St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
    Grief is a heavy burden, and words can be both solace and sanctuary. In our “Unlocking Your Story” workshop, we will create a safe space for families who have lost loved ones to homicide. Through the power of journaling, we offer healing, connection, and a path toward resilience.
  • Fri, Sep 20
    Yazoo County
    Sep 20, 2024, 3:00 PM – Sep 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Yazoo County, Bentonia, MS 39039, USA
    Sep 20, 2024, 3:00 PM – Sep 21, 2024, 3:00 PM
    Yazoo County, Bentonia, MS 39039, USA
    Join us for a compassionate and empowering retreat tailored to men who have experienced the profound loss of a loved one due to homicide. This safe and supportive space allows you to connect with others who share similar journeys, providing solace, understanding, and healing.

Upcoming Events

Real Victims. Real Impact.

GMJ Mother's Day Makeover

Alicia Grayer
Mother of
ROY HOLDEN, III

When I lost my son, everything was just brand new because a part of me, I can’t get back. But being here, I feel like I belong… It really does help.

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Jacqueline Burns
Mother of
BYRON BURNS

Grant Me Justice came into my life at a very deep time—that was life-changing for me.

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Tonjula Mason-Shelby
Mother of
KIMONDRE MASON

Grant Me Justice has provided me a sense of comfort and a safe place… a place of unity where we can just feel.

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