A POWERFUL EVENING ADVOCATING FOR VICTIMS’ RIGHTS; RAISES VITAL FUNDS FOR VICTIMS’ RIGHTS ORGANIZATION
October 7, 2024
ANNAPOLIS, MD – On Saturday, award winning journalist and news anchor, Shawn Yancy joined her dear friend, CEO and survivor, Joy Kingsley-Ibeh in hosting Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center’s (MCVRC) Victims’ Rights Gala: How Would You Help? – an impactful evening focused on raising awareness and support for victims’ rights.
The evening was filled with a community playing their role to help victims – whether it be sharing their personal story, receiving information about an array of victims’ rights topics, or just actively supporting our organization to help advance victims’ rights. Together, the community celebrated not only the progress made in supporting victims but also the work that lies ahead.
Pictured left to right (Joy Kingsley-Ibeh and Shawn Yancy)
Joy Kingsley-Ibeh shared her family’s journey marked by the tragic loss of her father and brother to crime – 12 years apart. Together, Yancy and Kingsley-Ibeh guided the evening, celebrating the spirit of resilience and justice that defines the Victims’ Rights Gala.
The event also honored winners of the Roberta Roper Lifetime Achievement Award — honoring individuals who have spent their lives dedicated to fighting for crime victims. This year’s recipients of the prestigious award were Congressman Glenn Ivey, Filmmaker Ryan White, and Lobbyist Gerald E. Evans, each honored for their own exceptional roles in forwarding victims’ rights.
Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc. would like to extend its gratitude to all attendees, sponsors, and supporters who made this year’s gala a success.
Pictured left to right (Prince George’s County Council, Chair, Jolene Ivey, Congressman Glenn Ivey, Founder of MCVRC, Roberta Roper, and Lobbyist, Gerald E. Evans)
Thank you to those who sponsored our event: Crescent Cities Charities; Evans & Associates; Jenner Law; the Cordero/Pracht families in Memory of Al & Helen Cordero; the Mupanduki Family; Stanford Heisler Sharp, LLP, and Trollinger Law.
“We are excited to share that we are SO CLOSE to reaching our fundraising goal of $84,000! We welcome any additional contributions HERE if anyone would like to donate. These donations help to fund activities and programs that are not currently covered by grant funds.” – Kurt Wolfgang, Executive Director
MCVRC is already planning its 2025 Victims’ Right Gala. Next year’s event promises to be an inspiring celebration of resilience, advocacy, and hope. To learn more about our organization, or become a sponsor, please contact Sandra Sanna-Buckles a ssannabuckles@mdcrimevictims.or or call/text to 240-335-4037
About Maryland Crime Victims’ Rights Center, Inc.
Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center Inc. ensures victims of crime receive justice and are treated with dignity and compassion through comprehensive victims’ rights and services. MCVRC is a grassroots non-profit organization that became a statewide organization dedicated to serving the interest of crime victims throughout Maryland. MCVRC is the longest running and largest legal clinic serving victims of all crimes in this country. MCVRC attorneys have argued in the State, Federal and the Supreme Court on victim right’s issues which have resulted in major legal victories.
Media Contact: Casey Rosil
Communications and Media Specialist
240-335-4031
crosil@mdcrimevictims.org