Stop The Violence South in Charleston, South Carolina is an anti-violence organization that seeks to raise young people’s awareness of issues of violence in our homes and our community.
Our Mission is to Bring Awareness to Violence Via Music Therapy and the Arts through music, poetry, motivational speakers, dance literature, and other arts, we help find positive solutions to domestic, relationship, racial, and gang violence. Everything we do is hands-on. We walk the street and interact with members of the community from all races.
Where to find us, amongst other things
Community Events
Voter Registration
STVS has helped neighborhoods to organize and get residents out of their homes to vote in local elections.
Art Festivals
STVS has helped neighborhoods to organize and get residents out of their homes to vote in local elections.
Neighborhood Jams
STVS has helped neighborhoods to organize and get residents out of their homes to vote in local elections.
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