Are nonprofits solving the problem—or sustaining it?

And why are some of the most dangerous communities still overlooked?

In this explosive episode of End the Violence, Gershon, Pastor Andre, and Atiba pull back the curtain on the nonprofit industrial complex. From inflated claims to six-figure salaries, they expose how too many organizations chase funding instead of outcomes. They also share how organizations like ETV—led by justice-involved leaders—are disrupting the model and saving lives. If you’ve ever wondered where your donation really goes, this one’s for you.

🔍 What You'll Discover:

– How violence prevention money is spent—and who it really reaches

– Why many nonprofits chase funding instead of impact

– The uncomfortable truth about race, representation, and credibility

– How community trust breaks down when nonprofits align with police

– The dangers of snitch culture, surveillance, and false partnerships

– Why metrics matter: outcome-based funding vs. padded reports

– How to ask the right questions before donating to a nonprofit

👥 Who Will Love This Episode:

– Community leaders, city officials, and policymakers

– Nonprofit professionals, founders, and funders

– Criminal justice reform advocates and public safety organizers

– Journalists, donors, and watchdog organizations

– Anyone tired of flashy slogans and ready for real results

🎬 Timestamps:

00:00 – Street Stories and Performative Personas

01:30 – Are Nonprofits in It for the Right Reasons?

05:00 – Violence Prevention Budgets vs. Actual Impact

10:00 – The Nonprofit Industrial Complex Explained

16:00 – Police Partnerships, Community Distrust, and Street Cred

20:00 – What Makes ETV Different: Outcomes Over Optics

25:00 – Political Gatekeeping and Silo Wars in Urban Cities

30:00 – The Broken System Was Designed That Way

35:00 – What True Disruption Looks Like in Community Intervention

43:00 – Final Thoughts: Ask the Hard Questions, Follow the Results

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Let’s break the cycle. Let’s change the conversation.

📚 Resources Mentioned:

– Learn more about End the Violence: endtheviolence.us

– Overview of the nonprofit industrial complex: npqmag.org

– Criminal justice reform metrics and funding models: vera.org

– “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander

– Community-based public safety alternatives: interrupters.org

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