Community Against Violence

Bush Named a Community Hero of the Month

August 17, 2015 by Connie Lawson

HPCAV members and friends, US Rep. Walker and Gretta Bush

Gretta Bush, HPCAV’s president has been named as a NC 6th Congressional District Community Hero of the Month by U.S Representative Mark Walker. Rep. Walker came to High Point in July and presented Mrs. Bush with a certificate and the United States flag that was flown over the Capitol on May 21, 2015.

Rep. Walker attended a call-in and was impressed with what he saw and heard, especially Mrs. Bush’s ability to tell the truth to the participants with graciousness and their acceptance of her and the message they receive.

The Community Hero of the Month is a way for Rep. Walker to honor people within the 6th Congressional District who are making a difference in our communities.

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New Email Address

August 5, 2015 by Connie Lawson

Effective August 5, 2015: To contact us, please use our new email address – hpcav@northstate.net

Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you!

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HPCAV Accepts FBI Award

June 4, 2015 by Connie Lawson

On May 1, 2015, HPCAV was presented the 2014 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award at FBI Headquarters, Washington, DC by Director James B. Comey. HPCAV was selected as the organization in North Carolina to receive this recognition. Board President Gretta Bush, Board members Robert Martin and Chris Martin, Executive Director Jim Summey, and High Point Police Chief Marty Sumner were there to receive the award.

“This year’s honorees have distinguished themselves in remarkable ways through their hard work, their leadership, and their strength of character,” said Director Comey. “They are ordinary citizens, but what they have accomplished is nothing short of extraordinary.”

“We are so honored to receive this award,” said Gretta Bush, HPCAV Board President. “After all these years of working together, it is so nice to see our efforts recognized.”

This special award was created in 1990 as a way to honor individuals and organizations for their efforts in combating crime and violence in America. Nominations are submitted by area FBI Field Offices.

High Point Community Against Violence was formed in 1997.

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Focused Deterrence Works

January 31, 2015 by Connie Lawson

Preliminary 2014 year end statistics from the High Point Police Department show, once again, that the Focused Deterrence model successfully reduces crime.

Since we started using this model in 1997, High Point’s violent crime is down 67% even though our population has increased by 44%.

Yes, we still have violent crimes take place here. But we continue to work towards less crime and making High Point a safer place for everyone. We’re getting there!

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HPCAV Receives FBI Award

December 19, 2014 by Connie Lawson

HPCAV was honored to receive the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award for 2014 at a presentation on November 20, 2014. Deron W. Roberts, FBI Special Agent in Charge from the Charlotte, NC office made the presentation to Jim Summey, HPCAV Executive Director and Gretta Bush, HPCAV Board president.

HPCAV was selected from nominations throughout NC. Members of the organization will travel to Washington, DC in May, 2015 for the official presentation ceremony, joining winning community organizations from other states.

HPCAV members with FBI Agent Roberts.

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HPCAV Donor Recognized

October 22, 2014 by Connie Lawson

On October 16, 2014, the office of the United States Attorney, Middle District of North Carolina, recognized Mr. Zaki Khalifa for the donation of the building at 792 North Main Street in High Point for use by High Point Community Against Violence, Inc. (HPCAV).

The presentation was made on behalf of Ripley Rand, U.S. Attorney by Rob Lang, Assistant U.S. Attorney and original member of High Point’s crime reduction strategy task force. “Thank you for the example you set,” said Lang as he reflected on what the building has meant to High Point’s efforts to reduce violent crime.

In sharing a bit about why he donated the building, Mr. Khalif stated that as a result of some introspection, he had asked himself, “Is there something I can do to prevent crime by someone else? It was in that spirit that I donated the building.”

Mr. Khalifa is a widely respected and long time resident of High Point. He is well known as the founder and owner of Zaki Oriental Rugs and has been active in many community efforts.

The building provides HPCAV with permanent office space and serves as as a location for related prevention and intervention programs. Included is the Life Construction Program that teaches construction skills and provides hands on learning opportunities in a workshop in the back of the building.

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Thank You, Wendelta.

August 20, 2014 by Connie Lawson

THANK YOU to Wendelta, Inc. which recently gave a multi-function copy machine to HPCAV. This gift makes it easier for our staff and volunteers to function efficiently. We are very grateful for this donation!

The machine was picked up and then set up in our office by a participant in the Life Construction Program, providing another opportunity to put his skills to work.

Together, we ARE making High Point a safer place for everyone!

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HPCAV Receives United Way Venture Grant

June 30, 2014 by Connie Lawson

High Point Community Against Violence (HPCAV) was awarded $8250 through the United Way of Greater High Point Venture Grant Program on June 24, 2014. Thirty-four organizations applied and HPCAV was one of eight to receive funding. Jim Summey, Executive Director and Ed Kimsey, creator of the Life Construction Program accepted the award. The funding will be used in the Life Construction Program to assist with materials costs as well as pay participants a stipend for their work.

The Life Construction Program (LCP) teaches participants marketable construction-related skills while helping them develop a stronger work ethic, improve their decision making skills and provide on-going support as they work to change the direction of their lives. The Program has built and installed custom cabinetry for a number of customers and upfitted a local tattoo parlor, again providing custom built cabinetry in addition to electrical and painting work. The Carpentry Training Program (a part of LCP) also works with Community Development & Housing, City of High Point to provide home repairs to needy residents.

For more information about the Life Construction Program, contact HPCAV.

For more information about the Venture Grant Program, contact the United Way of Greater High Point.

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HPU Communications Class Creates Marketing Campaigns

June 16, 2014 by Connie Lawson

Earlier this year, HPCAV was chosen by the High Point University (HPU) Communications 4415 class, under the leadership of Dr. Sojung Claire Kim, as the focus of their semester’s work. The result? Four outstanding marketing campaigns, designed by a team of students from this class, and presented to HPCAV representatives in early May.

The R.H.O.C.K. Advertising team campaign was selected as the winner, but each campaign had ideas and strategies that could be implemented. Included were changes to the HPCAV logo, new taglines, fundraising ideas and more and different use of social media.

What really captured HPCAV representatives’ attention was how well all the students understood the history and the goals of our organization. Their research — conversations with Executive Director, Jim Summey, reviewing the website, attending a call-in, conducting public surveys — informed their campaign creation. But their understanding of how communities and individuals want to be safe and the importance of building relationships drove their enthusiasm for their work.

Read more about this exciting project with High Point University and be on the lookout for changes to come!

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Summey Named Senior Fellow

February 26, 2014 by Connie Lawson

Jim Summey, D. D., Executive Director of High Point Community Against Violence, Inc. has been named a Senior Fellow in the Justice Programs Office (JPO) of the School of Public Affairs at American University. Senior Fellows provide multi-disciplinary and multi-jurisdictional perspectives to help guide justice system initiatives. Summey was invited because of his work with the violence reduction efforts here in High Point.

“This is an exciting time to work in the justice field and your perspective and experience will greatly enrich our work,” wrote Caroline S. Cooper, Director of the Justice Programs Office at American University in the invitation.

Summey began working as a volunteer with HPCAV while he was the Minister at English Road Baptist Church in High Point. He became Executive Director in 2009.

For more information about the Justice Programs Office and Senior Fellow Program, visit the American University website.

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