Mothers of Murdered Angels (MOMA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting survivors and families affected by gun violence while working to prevent future violence and build safer, stronger communities. Founded by Melinda Hamilton after the tragic loss of her daughter and grandson to gun violence, MOMA was created from personal pain and transformed into a mission of healing, advocacy, education, and service.
A major part of MOMA’s work is educating young people. We visit schools and speak with students about bullying, gun violence, conflict resolution, making positive choices, and the impact that violence can have on individuals, families, and entire communities. Through personal stories, open conversations, mentoring, and educational activities, we encourage students to understand the consequences of violence and learn healthier ways to handle conflict and challenges.
MOMA also provides year-round community programs and events that bring families together and support those in need. Our annual activities include Back-to-School events, Turkey Giveaways, Christmas Giveaways, community outreach programs, and other initiatives designed to provide resources, encouragement, and hope to families and children. Through these events, MOMA helps address needs that often go beyond violence prevention, including food insecurity, school supplies, family support, and creating positive experiences for children.
Our Annual Gala is another important part of MOMA’s work. The event recognizes community leaders, organizations, survivors, and individuals who are making a difference. It also helps raise awareness and support for programs that serve families affected by violence. MOMA believes in giving back to those who give to the community. During our work in neighborhoods, we support and collaborate with other nonprofits and community organizations that are working to improve the lives of children, families, and underserved residents.
MOMA also believes in caring for people during difficult times through initiatives such as providing Care Bears to Cook Children's Hospital.
MOMA’s mission is to support survivors of gun violence and families experiencing trauma and loss by providing victim assistance, grief support, educational outreach, community engagement, and advocacy. We believe that families should not have to face the aftermath of violence alone. MOMA works to help survivors find hope, access resources, heal from trauma, and turn their pain into purpose.
We are needing to hire more staff for counseling, a bigger location the need has gotten so overwhelming with the shootings in Tarrant County and DFW area. We are getting phone calls from different areas, we are during more traveling. Our goal is to acquire 2 acres and build a memorial for our loved ones that have been killed over senseless gun violence. We continue helping the families as long as they need assistance.
MOMA's organization
Organization name
MOTHERS OF MURDERED ANGELS
Causes
Youth & Children
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
6255 TRUMAN DR