Meet Calvinetta Favron- A story on finding strength and community

When Calvinetta Favron first came to us, she was dealing with personal challenges that weighed heavily on her mental health. During this time, she also began volunteering with SHOW ME PEACE (SMP) after attending one of their community events.  

Through her involvement with us, she found more than just a place to volunteer—she found the support she had long been searching for. The organization helped her connect with a therapist and secure stable housing. “I’ve experienced major growth since I first started. It’s overwhelming at times,” Calvinetta shared, reflecting on how the program became a foundation for her well-being. 

As Calvinetta became more involved with SMP, her role as a volunteer soon turned into a part-time staff role as a violence interrupter, where Calvinetta now uses her natural ability to create peace to help others in the community," Calvinetta says. I always step in because I believe this is what we need in the world today." She feels respected within the community and finds that people often value her opinion, which is how she has built trust.  

For Calvinetta, she hopes to become a full-time violence interrupter because she has found her passion in this work and feels deeply connected to SMP. 

“Sometimes I cry because I was kind of written off by my own family and SMP has become my new family.”