AVA's Closet
Victims of crime are profoundly impacted and often find themselves with limited resources. Some have been forced to leave their homes or have lost access to their personal belongings. To address this critical need, AVA's Closet is designated as a safe space to help the people we serve regain essential belongings like clothing, food, and toiletries after experiencing the devastating impacts of crime. We hold several donation drives throughout the year and we are continuously accepting donations.
Homicide Support Group
Our monthly homicide support group helps grieving family members cope with the loss of a loved one due to crime. Loss is a deeply personal experience and in some cases when no arrest is made or the perpetrator isn’t identified, loved ones can experience long-lasting grief with no sense of closure. For many, this group provides sources of comfort and healing for months and even years.
Survivors are given a safe space to not only mourn together, but also to honor their loved ones, and draw inspiration from each other’s resiliency and strength. Interested in participating? Click here to sign up to receive emails about our next support group, or call Tremayne Rucker at (404) 396-4936 for more information.
Community Outreach and Education
We host events, resource fairs, and vigils to help Atlanta’s residents heal from violence as well as provide ways to prevent it from happening to them. Advocates also attend community meetings to make residents aware of our services. We annually host ceremonies for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week in April, a Domestic Violence Resource Fair in October, and a Celebration of Life Candlelight Vigil in December to commemorate victims and their families.
