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COVER STORY
Homicide #126
 
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"Don't judge the parent - they already feel guilty. Be supportive and give them respect.  The death of their loved one is no less painful than for any other family."
-- Victoria Greene
 
     
  Mission Statement  
  Every Murder Is Real (E.M.I.R.) is a grassroots organization founded by Victoria Greene, whose son, Emir Greene, was murdered by gun violence on March 26, 1997.

The mission of E.M.I.R. is to educate the youth, the community and professionals about the long-lasting effects of drug-related homicides.

In an ongoing effort to reduce the senseless acts of violence in the City of Philadelphia, the mission of E.M.I.R. is to also address the unique needs surrounding the trauma and permanent devastation that follows the loss of a loved one through murder with advocacy and education.

 
     
 
Disclaimer
“ This Project, presentation, and /or document is supported by a grant from the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, United States Department of Justice (Grant No. 2005-VF-GX-K032). Points of view in this project, presentation, training and /or document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.”
  

 
 
 

Helping the Community Heal One Family at a Time.

  
       
    Welcome!  
 
 
Victoria Greene

 
 
E.M.I.R. is a nonprofit organization that services and supports family members and friends who have been affected by homicide.
Survivors of a violent death have to be contend with a totally different set of circumstances than someone who has experienced a "natural " death. 
E.M.I.R. is here to guide survivors through the many feelings they will experiences and the legal ramifications that are inevitable.
E.M.I.R. offers concrete, practical, and compassionate steps towards healing.

- Victoria Greene (mother of Emir Greene), in a letter to the Germantown Courier

  
   
   
   
       
    NEWS AND EVENTS  
       
   

Our mural dedication on June 10, was a rousing success with more than 100 visitors in attendance!((  If you missed it you are invited to join us for another mural reception on July 17, 2010 at 12 noon.  Visitors will see "Mending A Broken Heart" the beautiful and dynamic artwork on the walls of the second floor of EMIR.  Created by local artist Nathaniel Lee, the mural was a collaboration between the Mural Arts Program, St. Gabriel's Residential Program and EMIR.  The artwork includes a Giving Tree and the public is invited to make a donation and have a name painted on a leaf or branch of the tree.  (A leaf costs $25-$100, a branch $101-$499) Light refreshments will be served.  Please call our office at 215-848-     to r.s.v.p.

Save the date for the EMIR Annual Silent Auction in the spring of 2011, March 27, 2010 for this fun and fabulous event which raises funds for the critical services we provide to the victim community.