King David Respect for Life, Inc, is a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization
Our non-profit is committed to providing support to families in Oakland, who have been shattered by gun violence.
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Your generosity can make a lasting impact on families affected by gun violence. Your donation will give them access to essential trauma recovery and support services, helping them heal from their grief and rebuild their lives. Be the difference in their story, donate today.
All donations are tax deductible Tax ID #81-5321252
On July 10, 2016, David McDaniel Jr. celebrated a milestone - his 21st birthday - something that seemed uncertain after losing several peers to gun violence and barely surviving a drowning incident that took the lives of two of his closest friends.
Just two weeks later, on the night of July 24th, he was met by a hail of bullets as he returned to a friend's house while parking his vehicle. David was rushed to a hospital, but it was too late.
His mother, Jasmine Hardison, was left to grapple with the sudden and devastating loss of her only child. But instead of succumbing to grief, she used this tragedy as a catalyst for change. She began visiting families who had suffered a similar fate and provided them with grief support, resources, and healing circles.
Thus, King David Respect for Life, Inc. was born. Today, the organization is a beacon of hope for countless families in Oakland, recognized by the Oakland Police Department and listed in their resource guide for grief and trauma healing services. We specialize in providing trauma-informed care through holistic modalities such as yoga, sound therapy, and meditation to help families cope with stress, PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Our Mission: Restore the lives of youth & families impacted by gun violence.
How: By providing grief support through restorative healing circles, holistic healing events, and indigenous practices.
Vision: To be a trusted name in the community; providing high-level, trauma-informed care to families that have lost children to gun violence.
Core Values
Our amazing team of part-time volunteers is committed to helping families. We take our pain and turn it into purpose! We turn tragedy into triumph! Think you would be a good fit? Get in touch for more information and join one of the best non-profits in the Bay Area.