M.O.M.S. (Mothers of Murdered Sons and Daughters of Kentucky) is an anti-gun violence support and advocacy group founded by Kenneth Forbes, Sr. in 2016.
On December 23, 2012, Kenneth Forbes, Jr. was shot and killed in the Shively neighborhood. Kenneth Forbes, Sr’s life was turned upside down in a moment. As he arrived at the murder scene, news crews captured his despair for the world to see.
For years, Forbes wrestled with the grief alone. He decided to use his story to help others not walk through the process alone. In 2016, as the trial for his son’s murder finally ended, he formed M.O.M.S. as a grassroots effort to deal with the issues in Louisville’s neighborhoods.
Today, M.O.M.S. works with community leaders, like-minded organizations, and hundreds of people to wrap their arms around loved ones affected by gun violence.
Each month, the group meets to share their grief, build community and find a way forward. M.O.M.S. also hosts public events and has become a leader in the fight to radically reduce gun violence in Louisville.
Mothers of Murdered Sons and Daughters of Kentucky is governed by a passionate and persistent group of individuals fighting to end gun violence in Louisville.
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M.O.M.S. aligns itself with other organizations to help fight a national epidemic. Together, we can support loved ones, break cycles and build a better future.
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Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence.
While our heart will always be in Louisville, M.O.M.S. recognizes the need for other groups to form nationwide. We’re working with local leaders to build a national network of M.O.M.S. groups.
We’re also pushing for legislation at the local and state level that will put an end to the gun violence epidemic.
It takes a village to support loved ones affected by gun violence. Together, we can break cycles and end the gun violence ravaging our community.
