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‘Everybody Is Armed’: As Shootings Soar, Philadelphia Is Awash in Guns

Aug 11, 2022

At the North Philadelphia headquarters of NOMO, a nonprofit for at-risk youth in the city, a few dozen young people — boys and girls, 11 to 17 — had gathered on a sweltering summer afternoon. Rickey Duncan, the organization’s chief executive, asked for a show of hands: How many felt endangered on a daily basis? A large majority raised a hand. How many would feel safer with a gun? The response was about the same.

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CHANTAL "BOO" DUNCAN SCHOLARSHIP for Seniors with Lupus

Mar 14, 2022

In honor of his sister Chantal “Boo” Duncan, Rickey Duncan is offering $2,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors with Lupus.

Learn more and apply!

NoMo Newsletter 3-10-21

Mar 10, 2022

NOMO is geared towards the continued success and growth of our youth and families! Remember it takes a village! Parents cannot do this alone, and NOMO cannot help our youth without you all! Please tune into our monthly newsletter, to stay current and up to date with what is going on.

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Anti-violence nonprofit opens new location thanks to $1M city grant

Mar 8, 2022

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A local anti-violence intervention nonprofit that has impacted hundreds of young lives has just opened up a second location in South Philadelphia, thanks to a million-dollar city grant meant to help curb the gun violence epidemic.

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NoMo Newsletter 2-09-21

Feb 11, 2022

NOMO is geared towards the continued success and growth of our youth and families! Remember it takes a village! Parents cannot do this alone, and NOMO cannot help our youth without you all! Please tune into our monthly newsletter, to stay current and up to date with what is going on.

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NoMo Newsletter 1-19-21

Feb 11, 2022

NOMO is geared towards the continued success and growth of our youth and families! Remember it takes a village! Parents cannot do this alone, and NOMO cannot help our youth without you all! Please tune into our monthly newsletter, to stay current and up to date with what is going on.

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NoMo Newsletter 12-13-21

Dec 15, 2021

NOMO is geared towards the continued success and growth of our youth and families! Remember it takes a village! Parents cannot do this alone, and NOMO cannot help our youth without you all! Please tune into our monthly newsletter, to stay current and up to date with what is going on.

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City Honors NoMo Foundation for its Impact on Youth

Dec 13, 2021

On Saturday, December 11th, Rickey Duncan and NoMo Foundation were honored by the City of Philadelphia for its impact on the youth in the city. Since 2010, NoMo (New Options More Opportunities) has provided a comprehensive early intervention anti-violence program that provides a safe space for children and teens to develop positive life skills and nurture their potential to break the cycle of poverty. Thank you to our partners and supporters who have joined us in this journey as we worked to uplift our youth.

NoMo Newsletter 11-17-21

Nov 17, 2021

NOMO is geared towards the continued success and growth of our youth and families! Remember it takes a village! Parents cannot do this alone, and NOMO cannot help our youth without you all! Please tune into our monthly newsletter, to stay current and up to date with what is going on.

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"I’m rooting for NoMo." Janice Armstrong Inquirer Article

Nov 8, 2021

I’m rooting for NoMo, one of the grassroots groups that got $1 million in city money to fight gun violence | Jenice Armstrong

NoMo isn’t going to save all of the youngsters who come through its programs. But if Ricky Duncan and his staff can reach at least some of them, then the money will have been well-spent.

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NoMo Executive Director named one to the RealList Impact

Nov 5, 2021

Rickey Duncan, CEO and Executive Director of NoMo Foundation named one of Generocity’ 45 Philadelphia-area leaders whose work makes a difference

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