METRO EAST ORGANIZING COALITION (MEOC)

A Catalyst for Community Transformation and Violence Prevention
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MEOC is a grassroots, faith-based, community transformation initiative whose purpose is to build a personal and collective culture of growth and end gun violence and mass incarceration through violence prevention programming and other community mobilization endeavors.

Mission

MEOC seeks to research, develop, and execute proven strategies steeped in a public health culture. MEOC’s mission is to address gun violence through the integration of community violence intervention, hospital linked violence prevention programs.

Recent Developments since joining the i2i program include:

  • Strategic Growth: Through violence prevention programs and community mobilization efforts, MEOC is strategically positioned for growth.

  • Enhanced Visibility: Post-i2i, MEOC revamped its online presence, including a website overhaul, increasing visibility and expanding its reach.

  • Tools and Procedures: MEOC developed tools and procedures, enabling systematic human capital growth for sustained impact.

  • Community Empowerment: Actively engaging the community, MEOC empowers individuals to contribute to ending gun violence and addressing mass incarceration.

Website

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