East Cleveland | Social Services
Patricia Tinsley is the Director of “Mothers United Against Youth Violence” (MUAYV). MUAYV is an organization of families who have experienced the tragedy of losing a child to gun violence. They choose to work through their “pain” by helping youth change their attitudes and influencing them to make positive life changing decisions. MUAYV visits juvenile facilities, schools and hosts events that explore perceptions about guns, anger management, and they share their personal experiences about the loss of their children to gun violence. In addition to MUAYV, she is also involved with S.A.V.’N GRACE, whose mission is to support “at risk” young mothers, ages 12-24, who are pregnant or have children. Her ultimate goal is to rehab abandoned buildings and create quality housing that will include programs that emphasize parenting, job readiness, and self-sufficiency. Patricia received her AA in Early Childhood Education and is attending Cleveland State University, pursing a degree in Special Education.
