About us

Enough Is Enough Coalition

Enough Is Enough Coalition a grassroots organization founded in Atlanta G.A. 1993 after the death of a thirteen year named Tiffany Harderson who was killed by a stray bullet. The coalition receives no grants or funding and is made up of family members who have been victimized by Guns/ Violence (lost of a loved one)

 

Since its inception the organization have assisted hundreds of families in their time of grief.

Enough Is Enough Coalition believes that Education, Prevention, Awareness, and raising the conscious level of the dangers of Guns/ Violence are the solution.

As President/ Founder I have organized several Marches, Rallies, Prayer Vigils, and workshops all for the prevention of Guns/Violence.

 

(STK, Productions)

Stop the Killing Productions a community Talent show giving youth a positive alternative to Guns/Violence and violent lyrics.

STK provides opportunity for young people to display their talents through singing, dancing, rapping, hip hop, gospel poetry,

All performers must audition and participate in (3) workshops Anti Guns and Violence, Conflict Resolution/Anger Management, and Entertainment 101 as well as make several rehearsals.

The ages of the performers are from 5 yrs to 19 yrs old, we encourage parents to perform as well as a way of showing support & motivation to the youth.

 

The production 's held at Quest Ink 85 Custer ave in the southward of Newark, New Jersey.

All performers must give a positive message against Guns and Violence before they can perform. The Production is sponsored by Enough Is Enough, Perry's Funeral Home, Roche/ Carter Law Offices E.O. (POP) Peoples Organization for Progress, & Local Talk Newspaper.

 

POMY-Parents Of Murdered Youth

Parents of Murdered Youth a support group for victimized families (POMY) was founded in 1993 and is still active 2004 for more information contact (973) 7049125

 

Pre Thanksgiving Memorial Dinner

Since the organization is made up of family members who have lost a loved one to Guns/Violence we understand that the holiday season can be really hard to cope with so Enough Is Enough Coalition organize the dinner as a healing process 2003 was the 9 Annual dinner.

As a way to show families that there is someone out there who understand the hurt, pain, frustration, anger, and depression that comes along with the unforeseen hardship the event is held every year the Tuesday before Thanksgiving day.

About the President and Founder

Thomas Ellis born in Harlem Hospital in 1959

A product of the N.Y.C. school system, High school Graduate June 1977  

Joined the United States Military (U.S. Air Force) Honorable Discharge 1983.  

 

Worked at the world Famous Apollo Theatre N.Y. for 9yrs a stage tech for the TV show (Its ShowTime at the Apollo) TV show.  

Professional Entertainer, M.C. Host Producer, Tap Dancer, Hoofer, Positive Rapper, Poet, and public Speaker, he also writes publications for local newspapers through Essex County.  

 Relocated to Atlanta in 1992 (Homeless) to see the 1996 Olympics also an Advocate for homeless people.  

In 1993 Founded Grassroots Organization Enough Is Enough Coalition Anti Guns/Violence group in Atlanta. Co coordinator for the Stop the Killing Campaign for (S.C.L.C.) southern Christian Leadership Conference Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Organization National Staff 334 Auburn Ave Atlanta GA.

Community resource specialist/ Liaison to the Mayor of the City of Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell 1994-97

 

Minister Ellis is also a member of (POP)

Member of several organizations (UYAC) United Youth Adult Conference the group that started the search for the missing and murdered children organization founded by the late State Senator Arthur Langford. (S.C.L.C.) founded by Dr King.

Mechanicsville community organization, Sweet Auburn Ave Business Association, and the Chairman of the Wings of Hope program.

1997-- New Years Eve Was shot multiply times in a robbery attempt left for dead in the streets on Ashby and Martin Luther King blvd. (old Hunter street) in Atlanta.

Relocated back up north Harlem January 15th 1998 moved to Newark April 4th 1998, still recovering with (2) bullets still lodged in my body.

May 1998 1 started chapter of Enough Is Enough in Newark N.J. and with Gods help I've been able to continue to reach out to families victimized by Guns/ Violence.

Thomas Ellis is also an Ordained Minister and outreach minister for Progress and has brought his Anti Guns and Violence message to several churches, groups, and organizations.

 

If you would like to become a member or volunteer of Enough Is Enough Coalition Contact (973) 704-9125.