The Brief
- Purpose Over Pain, a Chicago-based support group for families affected by gun violence, surprised 55 mothers with original portraits of their deceased children during a special event in Oak Lawn.
- The portraits, created by 55 artists, were given to mothers who consistently support other grieving families, prompting emotional reactions from recipients who said the artwork honored their loved ones and their memories.
- Organizers said the project aims to help families cope with trauma and grief while advancing the group’s mission of supporting parents affected by gun violence and turning survivors into advocates for change.
OAK LAWN – A support group for Chicago-area mothers who have lost children to gun violence surprised 55 mothers with original portraits of their deceased loved ones.
The portraits were presented to mothers who consistently showed up to support others facing the same loss.
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