MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – A cluster of environmentally friendly balloons were introduced in Montgomery’s Seth Johnson community on Saturday.

“The eco-friendly signifies mental well being,” reported Angela Exford, the president of the Seth Johnson Neighborhood Affiliation

Mental wellbeing is subject the group is using significantly. They believe it is one particular of the root triggers for violent crime in the metropolis, which is why they elevated recognition through a prayer vigil and balloon launch.

Individuals are hoping folks unify in erasing the stigma about getting suitable treatment.

“I’m a mom who discounts with mental wellness problems on a every day foundation,” participant Cubie Hayes reported. “My son experienced a problem in his later several years, and I experienced to do almost everything that I could to get him stabilized.”

Her son is now back on the appropriate track.

“I implore moms and fathers go get your youngster some aid,” Hayes mentioned.

In addition to praying about mental health and fitness, the group also prayed for people who have misplaced cherished types. They are neighbors supporting neighbors.

“We experienced reduction of lifetime in our community about a week or so ago,” Exford reported. “It touched all of our hearts. Our hearts are significant. We’re praying for the relatives, and we preferred the household to know that we’re praying for them way too as well.”

Associates from the metropolis, Montgomery Community Faculties, as very well as Christian and Islam religious leaders attended the event.

“We’ve got to find out to work with each other as persons of different faiths, individuals of various organizations, persons on distinct agendas to get a person agenda, and that is the saving of life in the town of Montgomery,” mentioned Keith Moore, the director of Montgomery’s Office environment of Violence Prevention

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