Testimonials

"The acceptance of violence as “the norm,” especially when it happens in marginalized communities impacted by systemic racism and poverty, is something that will change only when we make space for the voices and leadership of our survivors. Clementina Chery is a national treasure in the movement to change societal attitudes toward victims and survivors, to build voice, agency and leadership from among our most impacted, and to ultimately end violence. Over the past two and a half decades, I have looked to her as a beacon of leadership values, and as an example of what might grow and flourish in communities across this country, if we cultivate landscapes of peace at the intersection of justice and healing."

— Michael Patrick MacDonald, Author, All Souls: A Family Story From Southie

"I wanted you to know that I am there is spirit and that I am proud of you - how you keep stepping into your power as a promoter of peace and a carrier of "the word" In light of this most recent killings in Charleston, my heart is very heavy...thinking about your untiring persistence, definitely is an on-going reminder to "keep hope alive" even when things seem to be moving in the wrong direction...We will keep on keeping on."

—A Batts, PhD, VP of Consulting, Founding Director, VISIONS, INC. 

"Thank you for being such an inspiration to me. Know that your laboring is not in vain. Praying -God would continue to strengthen and cover you with his blood-as you do his will for the community and the nation. Much love."   

—Denise Whitley, Founder Let the Healing Begin