Speak Our Truth Rally

Tolson is serving as the location for the rally. The event coordinators are Parent Coalition for Child Safety & Wellness

The community is invited to gather for our second Speak Our Truth Project Rally: Youth Voices for Justice on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 12:00 pm-4:00 pm at Tolson Center for Community Excellence (1320 Benham Ave. Elkhart, IN 46516).  Rio’s Rainbow alongside several local grassroots organizations for child safety and human rights have partnered to co-host this significant gathering to honor the three-year anniversary of the passing of Rio Allred and all the children and individuals lost to suicide, systemic abuse, and violence.  Social problems require a united social movement of people from every background, beyond race, social or political status, and religion. This is a family friendly event of community empowerment, truth-telling, and solidarity.

This gathering will have a dynamic line-up of youth and young adult speakers and performers (ages 12-24yrs old) called to share their stories and talents in our mission for change and justice within child safety and human rights in Indiana; followed by a Community Advocate Q&A Panel of local advocates to engage and answer youth and community questions surrounding our movement and current legislative efforts for child safety and human rights in our state.  Spanish translation will also be provided.

In addition, we will have a Speak Your Truth Booth for individuals called to share their own stories, free family fun basket raffle giveaways, music by DJ Certified Grind, dancing, crafts by Parks & Rec., family games (including VR), bounce houses, inflatable basketball, football, & axe throwing, free face painting and henna tattoos, youth yoga, community provider resources, and lunch will be provided.  (Church Community Services will also be donating (1) box of food for the first 100 adults (one per family or one per adult)).

We’ve also attached our updated flyer for posting and sharing! Please like and share with your friends and anyone looking to get involved at the grassroots level! All are welcome to join us!

Facebook Event Link to like, share, and promote:

https://www.facebook.com/events/9046407122061769

Volunteers Needed!

Want to be part of the movement? Sign up to volunteer at the rally by completing the form at the link below. We’ll be in touch soon with more details. Thank you for your support!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17m4tJzg0y3v5j6fvzhrhI5CNCPSSWFJsk9nr_iqYLCE/edit