“Standing beside survivors, connecting them to the support, resources, and hope they deserve — every step of the way.”
At Seize The Smoke, we understand that surviving violence is not an ending—it’s a beginning. We stand alongside victims and survivors as they reclaim their power and rebuild their lives on their own terms. We take pride in exercising community coordination. When trauma disrupts the foundation of daily life, we provide the essential building blocks for recovery by immediately connecting survivors with verified, vetted support networks.
Seize The Smoke is dedicated to empowering survivors through comprehensive support and essential resources. We understand that surviving violence is not an ending—it’s a beginning. Our organization walks alongside victims and survivors as they navigate grief and loss on their path to healing.
Our founder knows these needs firsthand—Seize The Smoke was born from the devastating loss of her son to senseless gun violence, giving our organization deep insight into the immediate support and resources survivors desperately need.
We make every effort to respond to victims and survivors of violence with immediate action. We strive to mobilize resources and connect victims & survivors with verified, vetted support networks. We measure success by survivors’ outcomes. Every intervention is purposeful, and every survivor’s progress is our responsibility.
Your donation is more than a gift — it’s a lifeline. It fuels our fight to end gun violence, empowers youth with opportunity, and brings healing to families devastated by loss.
Every dollar helps us honor Khalil’s legacy by building safer communities, one life at a time.
THIS IS BIGGER THAN A MOTHER GRIEF,
Your donation helps fund youth outreach, scholarships, mental
health resources, and violence prevention programs across
Detroit & Metro Detroit areas. When you give, you’re not just
remembering Khalil — you’re protecting someone else’s future.
Active advocacy through legal, medical, educational and social service systems.
Connecting survivors with verified, vetted support networks.
Direct financial assistance for college, trade schools, and professional development programs
Direct financial assistance and resource provision to address immediate basic needs during the critical period following loss – covering essentials like housing, food, transportation, and funeral costs while survivors navigate initial grief and system process.
Sustained engagement until stability is achieve
Seize The Smoke is an emerging non-profit organization that has been actively serving the community for over a year. While we are in the foundational phase of establishing eligibility for municipal, state, and federal grant opportunities, we have strategically focused on building strong community partnerships and demonstrating our commitment through grassroots engagement.
Our community-centered approach includes:
Our active community involvement serves several strategic purposes it amplifies our organizational presence, builds credibility within the communities we serve, cultivates relationships with potential funders and partners, and demonstrates our genuine commitment to violence prevention. As we continue to establish our track record of community service and impact, we are simultaneously building the organizational capacity and documentation necessary to pursue more substantial funding opportunities, including government grants and foundation support.
Our grassroots engagement strategy allows us to respond immediately to community needs while laying the groundwork for long-term sustainability and expanded programming.
