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Fresh Start Fathers, the Greer Family and Austin residents will hold the 13th annual anti-gun violence prayer vigil from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the corner of Lotus Avenue and Congress Parkway. Since 17-year-old Marcus Greer was killed in 2008, an annual prayer vigil has been held in his memory to speak out against gun violence.
Pastors, ministers, clergy and others are invited to the July 9th event organized by Ald. Emma Mitts.
Women, men and children should meet at noon July 12 at one of 41 corners in Austin.
Pastors led Wednesday night’s vigil, decrying the lack of investment on the West Side and urging the community to shun violence.
The legacy of Marcus Greer’s short life endures as friends and family still mourn his passing.
The public is invited to attend from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight in the 400 block of South Lotus Avenue.
Family and friends of Yasmin Acree gathered Wednesday to mark the six-year anniversary of the high school freshman’s disappearance. They believe they know who’s responsible and question what police are doing to solve the case.
Everyone is invited every Wednesday night in August to march and pray for the safety of the community.
Residents of Austin’s Central Plaza Residential Care attended the Sept. 29 reception and prayer service for individuals with mental illness at St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy Church.
The June 23 event was hosted by International Free & Accepted Modern Masons, Inc. & Order of the Eastern Star William V. Banks Grand Lodge and Lillian Gill Grand Chapter members.