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Grieving Families Turn Pain Into Action | Lansing News
When gun violence strikes, the aftermath can be devastating—like for Brenda Pruitt, whose son’s death triggered a chain of crises from utility shut-offs to funeral costs. Fueled by grief, she launched a vital support network for grieving families, now coordinating a rapid-response program in Lansing. The city’s shooting numbers have plummeted—just three deaths this year vs. sixteen in 2021—but the organizations keeping families afloat are hemorrhaging staff due to expired federal grants. Once staffed by over 20, they’re down to five. With city funding falling short, activists warn that quiet…
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