About Us
We believe in the humanities, the power of art, the power of voice, the power of community, and the power of the individual. Through open conversation, creative engagement, and community mobilization, we aim to make genuine, lasting impacts in the lives of survivors, volunteers, and sponsors alike, unified in a concerted effort to heal.
To see this in action, visit our programs and initiatives page.
Survivors Speak
Survivors Speak engages in the community and amplifies the voices of victims and survivors through true, genuine public outcry.
Through these outcries, through having a voice that can be heard, we believe that victims and survivors can begin their journey on a path to healing and self-discovery.
Survivors Speak
We foster an environment where you can speak openly, free from judgment, about any of your sufferings. We make sure that you’re heard, understood, and amplified in a way that helps others. We aim to equip you with all the necessary tools to adapt, overcome, and transform your pain into something greater, something that can benefit not only you, but humanity as a whole.
Turning Vision Into Action
Dealing with the challenges of today requires problem-solvers who bring different perspectives and are willing to take risks. Survivors Speak emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words.
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Areas covered in the Pull Up and Turn Up Tour
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Tablets purchased for the Serve Our Seniors Initiative
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Over 170 in attendance for Getting Real About Race Community Forum
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Of our goal is accomplished to reach 300 community members by summer 2023
Ongoing Initiatives
Below you can see some of the programs and initiatives that we’ve spear-headed:
Wrongful Conviction Summit
Wrongful convictions are an all too regular part of our society. Worse yet, there are so many people who remain ignorant of the frequency and true cost of being a victim of this atrocity. To address this, Survivors Speak began hosting the annual Wrongful Conviction Summit in 2019, inviting individuals, families, legislators, and community members.
Juneteenth Celebrations
Juneteenth is a holiday that we here at Survivors Speak hold near to our hearts, and we proudly display this during the Juneteenth Celebrations! We work with the city of Ypsilanti and other community organizations, such as the Puffer Reds, to make these celebrations possible.
Upcoming Events
Join us for our upcoming events this year!
Volunteers
There are always obstacles to volunteering, and we know that your time is a valuable resource, but we believe that the sacrifice is undeniably worth the reward; the feeling of knowing that a difference is being made by your efforts. That is precisely what Survivors Speak is all about, driving that difference. But we can’t do it alone. We need dedicated individuals who are willing and ready to invest themselves in helping others, and in creating a better present, and a better future.
“We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in our hands to make a difference.”
– Nelson Mandela
Sponsors
We understand the gravity of the decision to invest in a non-profit organization. Whether you represent a foundation, business, or individual, our goal is to ensure that the investment you provide truly makes a difference. At Survivors Speak we are proud that the measurable impact on our community has been substantial.
