From Pain to Purpose
Our Story
On February 27, 2019, Jacquelon Gaskin and her two children, Gianna and Giovanni, lost their lives to an unimaginable act of violence—an act of family annihilation committed by Jacquelon’s partner of 13 years after she made the courageous decision to end the relationship. Their tragic loss shattered a family and echoed a harsh truth about domestic violence.
Amidst the grief and devastation, Jacquelon’s family embarked on a journey to understand the complexities of domestic abuse. They discovered a startling reality: Women of color experience domestic violence at rates 35% higher than other women, yet they are the least likely to report abuse or receive community-based support. This revelation fueled a mission not just to seek justice but to ignite change.
From this pain and purpose, Our 3 Memorial Foundation, Inc. was born—to honor the lives of Jacquelon, Gianna, and Giovanni by empowering communities to recognize the earliest signs of domestic violence and prevent intimate partner violence before it escalates.
Our logo serves as a powerful symbol of hope and remembrance, inspired by the three crosses placed in the front yard of Jacquelon’s home—the very place where their lives were tragically taken. These crosses stand as a tribute to their memory and as a call to action to break the cycle of violence through education, awareness, and proactive prevention.
At Our 3 Memorial Foundation, we believe that safety begins with awareness. By equipping individuals and communities with knowledge and tools, we can prevent violence before it starts and create a world where no one has to suffer in silence.
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Our Mission...
Our 3 Memorial Foundation, Inc. empowers communities to recognize the earliest signs of domestic violence and equips individuals with the knowledge and tools to proactively prevent intimate partner violence. Through comprehensive education, strategic safety planning, and compassionate survivor support we foster environments where safety begins with awareness.
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Our Vision...
At Our 3 Memorial Foundation, we envision world where awareness sparks prevention, communities stand vigilant, and every intimate partner relationship is safe from violence.
Our Approach
Educate. Equip. Empower.
EDUCATE
We provide individuals and communities with the knowledge to recognize the earliest warning signs of domestic violence. Through workshops, resources, and outreach, we are working to ensure that prevention begins at the first sign—not after harm has occurred.
At Our 3 Memorial Foundation, we believe that preventing domestic violence starts with awareness and action. Our approach is built on three core pillars:
EQUIP
Prevention is most effective when paired with action. We equip individuals with personalized safety plans and proactive tools to navigate dangerous situations before they escalate. Our advocacy efforts also work to strengthen community responses and support networks.
EMPOWER
While our focus is on prevention, we remain committed to supporting survivors on their journey to healing. From safe housing and ID replacement to essential resources and guidance, we provide compassionate assistance to those rebuilding their lives.
Our Team
Our team is dedicated to empowering communities through education, awareness, and compassionate support. United by a shared vision to prevent domestic violence before it begins, we bring diverse experiences and unwavering commitment to create safer futures.
