Community Health Workers Help Drive Decline in Gun Violence in Asheville
Across the country, there are early signs of hope. A new analysis published by The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to covering gun violence in America, found that gun violence is trending downward in more than three-quarters of U.S. cities — a shift experts attribute to sustained prevention efforts, stronger community connections, and data-driven approaches […]
Marc’s Journey to Stability
Wendy Brooks is a Community Health Worker – Violence Prevention Professional, dedicated to helping people break free from cycles of instability and hardship. One of those people is Marc. Wendy first met Marc as a teenager when their families lived in the same housing community. Now 31, Marc has faced more than […]
Community 48 Hours of Peace and Unity Event
Violence Prevention Professionals Host a Weekend of Deep Discussion, Community Fun, and the Healing Art of Music in Asheville The P.E.A.C.E. Team hosted the inaugural 48 Hours of Peace and Unity event, on Saturday and Sunday, June 22 & 23, at the Dr. Wesley Grant Center located at 285 Livingston St. in Asheville. […]
P.E.A.C.E. Team Family Day of Action + Remembrance
Inaugural P.E.A.C.E. Team Family Day of Action and Remembrance Violence prevention professionals host gun buyback, community celebration, and healing vigil Asheville, NC, December 4, 2023 – On Saturday, December 9, 2023, the P.E.A.C.E. Team is partnering with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Department for a free community event. The Family Day of Action and Remembrance will […]
What is a Community Health Worker?
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are frontline public health workers who are trusted members of and/or have an unusually close understanding of the community served, as defined by the American Public Health Association. This trusting relationship enables CHWs to serve as a link between health/social services and the community they serve – facilitating access […]