City of Monterey Park Announces Candlelight Vigil to Unite, Honor and Reflect as a Community on the One-Year Remembrance of the January 21 Mass Shooting
The City of Monterey Park invites the community to join together for a Candlelight Vigil in remembrance of the tragic events that took place on January 21, 2023.
The Candlelight Vigil, scheduled for Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Monterey Park City Hall located at 320 W. Newmark Avenue, invites community members to stand together in unity and support one another. The event will provide a space for reflection and healing as we honor the memory of the victims of the January 21 shooting and stand together against violence.
The City of Monterey Park will also convene a private Roundtable on Hope and Healing earlier in the day, bringing together invited community leaders and advocates to discuss strategies for fostering resilience and support within our community and preventing similar tragedies in the future. Please note that the Roundtable event is by invitation only.
Acknowledging the stress and difficulty surrounding the approaching one-year mark, the MPK Hope Resiliency Center, located at Sierra Vista Community Center at 311 N Rural Dr, Monterey Park, CA 91755, is a comprehensive resource dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being. The Center provides a variety of services, including counseling, support groups, and educational programs tailored to address the unique needs of individuals and families affected by the January 21 tragedy. MPK Hope is supported by a collaborative effort of several organizations led by Chinatown Service Center and working together with a shared commitment to facilitating the healing and rebuilding process.
Services offered by MPK Hope include trauma-informed counseling sessions, workshops on coping strategies, and support groups for individuals and families navigating the aftermath of the January 21 incident. MPK Hope provides compassionate support and help to the community on the path to healing. For more information and resources, please visit www.mpkhope.com or call 626-609-3399.
For more information about the Candlelight Vigil, please visit www.montereypark.ca.gov/jan21vigil.
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