Yvonne
Pointer-Triplett
One
Pointer, One Passion, One Purpose - Author, Writer,
Speaker
Mrs. Pointer-Triplett is often called upon to give words
of consolation to individuals and families victimized
by violence. She is convinced the problems of drugs,
gangs and violence will not just go away. Her motto is " One
Pointer, one passion, one purpose ". According to Mrs.
Pointer Triplett, one person can make a difference. Born
in Cleveland, Ohio, the fourth of ten children, Yvonne's
oldest daughter Gloria, was abducted, raped and murdered
on December 6, 1984. To date Gloria's murder remains
unsolved. Since the death of her daughter, Yvonne has
worked towards safer communities, in and out of the city
of Cleveland.
As a direct result of her work, Yvonne has been recognized
on numerous occasions. She has appeared on the Oprah
Winfrey Show . On November 7, 1991, former Governor George
Coinocivh inducted Yvonne into the Ohio Women's Hall
of Fame . The Federal Bureau of Investigation awarded
Mrs. Pointer Triplett the Directors Community Leadership
Award . On May 4, 1994 Yvonne received the National Council
of Negro Women Tribute to Black Women Community Leaders
Award . Yvonne is the co-founder of P.A.C.K (Parents
Against Child Killing), the founder of Positive Plus
Women's Support Group and active member of P.O.M.C. (Parents
of Murdered Children) and a mentor in the Cleveland City
Schools.
Programs:
-Overcoming Life Challenges
-Knowing Your Purpose, Walking in Your Destiny
-Unshackled
-If It Is To Be, It Is Up To Me
-Violence Prevention
