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Put Them Jawns Down Community Resource Fair & Ride for Life Hearse Motorcade

May 18 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free

Join the Quaker City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for a powerful day of advocacy, awareness, and community empowerment as part of the “Put Them Jawns Down” Gun Violence Awareness Campaign.

This dynamic, two-part event brings together the “Ride for Life” Hearse Motorcade and a Community Resource Fair + Rally the Vote to inspire change, honor lives lost, and equip our neighborhoods with essential tools for healing and civic action.

📅 Saturday, May 18, 2025
📍 Philadelphia, PA – Two Locations

🚗 Ride for Life Hearse Motorcade

⏰ 2:00PM–4:00PM (Motorcade Assembly at 1:00PM)
📍 NOMO Foundation | 1212 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146
In partnership with the District 1 National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, this symbolic procession through the city shines a spotlight on the devastating toll of gun violence, and our urgent call to end it. The motorcade will conclude at Overbrook High School.

🛠️ Community Resource Fair & Rally

⏰ 2:00PM–5:00PM | Rally begins at 4:00PM
📍 Overbrook High School | 5898 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Come explore resources related to public safety, mental health, and voter engagement. The event will also feature:
🎨 “The Apologues” Art Exhibit by Zarinah Lomax
🎶 Music, 🎭 Live Performances, 🍎 Refreshments, 🎈 Fun Activities for All Ages

This event is free and open to the public.
REGISTER HERE For the Community Fair

📩 For motorcade participation, email: roslyn@rigginsfunerals.com

Details

  • Date: May 18
  • Time:
    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Cost: Free
  • Event Category:

Organizer

  • Quaker City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
  • Email info@dstquakercity.org
  • View Organizer Website

Venue

  • Overbrook High School
  • 5898 Lancaster Avenue
    Philadelphia, PA 19131 United States
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