At glassybaby, we’ve had the incredible honor of meeting inspiring people on the front lines of change—humans who show up every day to make their communities better. It’s been our privilege to create the glassybaby foundation, which exists to fund changemakers and extend the light from our community to others, weaving a network of hope, healing, and action.
One of the organizations we’re proud to support—and have stood beside for over 11 years—is Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. (Stop Another Violent End). This small but mighty nonprofit is making a powerful impact in New York City. Since 2006, Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. has been a strong voice for gun violence victims and their families—organizing marches, town halls, and forums to raise awareness and demand change.
Jackie Rowe-Adams and several young leaders
Thanks to the generosity of the glassybaby community, we’ve been able to provide long-term financial support to Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E., helping sustain their programs and deepen their impact. This kind of enduring partnership is at the heart of our mission—because lasting change takes time, trust, and a shared belief in a brighter future.
Founder Jackie Rowe-Adams lives and leads with extraordinary strength. A lifelong Harlem resident and avid anti-gun violence advocate, Jackie has personally suffered the unimaginable loss of two sons to gun violence. From that grief, she built not just a movement—but a community.
Each month, Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. opens its doors to grieving mothers and fathers who have lost children to violence. Over a shared meal, parents are welcomed with open arms by Jackie herself. It’s a sacred space where they can speak freely, remember their children, and find comfort in the presence of others who truly understand their pain. This circle of healing is a powerful reminder that while the losses are deeply personal, the path to healing can be collective.
20 young leaders earning a wage and learning valuable work and life experience working with Harlem Mothers SAVE during the summer
Jackie is clear: building a safer community takes a multi-pronged approach. In addition to supporting families, Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. works to break cycles of violence by empowering the next generation. The organization trains young leaders ages 14 to 24—helping them build self-worth, set goals, and rise above negative influences.
This summer, glassybaby helped support Play Street, one of Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E.’s most joyful programs. Each week, a neighborhood street transforms—cars move out, and the space fills with chalk drawings, jump ropes, ping pong, and basketball. Kids from the community are welcomed into a safe, vibrant space to play and connect. In full circle the young leaders that Jackie and others work with, run Play Street. Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. and the youth leaders provide trusted adult supervision and meaningful engagement throughout the day, creating a sense of structure, safety, and joy. Any child is welcome to join—day camps across the city stop by with their campers between outings, and families passing through often pause for a game of basketball or Uno.
The NYPD also plays an active role, reflecting a relationship built over years of trust and collaboration. Officers help clear and set up the street in the morning, and by afternoon, they’re shooting hoops and forming positive relationships with the kids. As Jackie puts it, “We don’t do anything without them.”
Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E. is proof that grassroots care, deep relationships, and persistent advocacy can transform pain into power—and create real, lasting change. We’re honored to walk beside them.
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