In Loving Memory: Michael J. Hatchell April 8, 1994- August 17, 1994
"To the best big brother I could have ever asked for, I love you, I miss you, & your legacy will live on to change lives! Keep watching over me."
My Brother's Keeper
Gun violence doesn’t just take lives—it leaves lasting wounds on families and communities. Our foundation was born from a deeply personal loss. At just 15 years old, our founder experienced the tragic death of her brother due to gun violence. In the wake of this tragedy, her family did their best to cope, but healing was never truly accessible.
The impact deepened when, just four months after his passing, her brother’s son was born—another child left to grow up without a father. Without access to therapy, community support, or guidance, their family navigated grief alone, forced to adapt rather than heal.
This experience ignited a mission: to ensure that no other child or family endures this journey without support. Our foundation exists to provide the resources, community, and healing opportunities that so many families—like ours—desperately needed.
We are here to transform pain into purpose, ensuring that young people affected by gun violence don’t just survive, but thrive.
Why Community Matters
Healing from gun violence trauma is not a journey meant to be taken alone. While faith and family provide crucial support, they are often not enough to address the deep, lasting trauma that children experience after losing a loved one to gun violence. The impact of this loss doesn’t just fade with time—it lingers, shaping their emotional well-being, identity, and future.
Even for children who are unborn or too young to understand at the time, the absence of a parent leaves a void that reveals itself later in life. My nephew’s struggles as a teenager and young adult were a direct reflection of this missing support. If a resource like Make Justice Healing had existed then, his path—and our entire family’s healing journey—could have been different.
This is why community matters. Families need a circle of resources, guidance, and understanding to navigate grief, rebuild, and truly heal. At Make Justice Healing, we exist to be that missing support system, ensuring no family faces this journey alone.
Making Impact
"We must be the change we wish to see in the world. My brother’s case was never solved, but I found my purpose in turning pain into action. 'Making justice by healing' became my mission. Through God, counseling, and community, I found the peace and strength to heal—and now, I am committed to creating a space where others can heal too." ~Tanya Moore, Founder
Holistic Wellness
Community Engagement
Mentoring
And more offered through Make Justice Healing
Engage with the community online
We want to hear your stories. Use the hashtag #makejusticestories on social media to share how gun violence has impacted your life. Being heard is an integral part of the healing process and we will read every post with #makejusticestories and share in your experiences. Visit the links below to see community posts with #makejusticestories on.
