LegacyLaw Foundation

TurningLegacyInto Action.

Honoring the life and legacy of Javon Lawson by empowering youth, preventing gun violence, supporting successful reentry, and building stronger communities for the next generation.

♥ Donate Now Our Mission

His Story Lives On
Through Their Tomorrow.

Portrait used in the LegacyLaw Foundation tribute

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A Legacy
That Creates
Change.

◈Youth Violence
Prevention ◇Reentry Support
& Mentorship ◉Sports &
Positive Activities ◆Family &
Community Support ✦Second Chances
& Brighter Futures

Our Commitment

STOP THE
GUN VIOLENCE.

Every number represents a life, a family, and a future. LegacyLaw Foundation is committed to prevention, mentorship, intervention, positive opportunities, and community support.

See How We Take Action →

United States · 2026

6,458+

shooting deaths reported

Latest verified national figure available to us: January through June 2026. The year-to-date total continues to change as incidents are reported.

View current Gun Violence Archive data → Source: Gun Violence Archive. Figure excludes estimated firearm suicides and reflects reported shooting deaths through June 2026.

IN MEMORY OF JAVON LAWSON May 21, 1990 — February 26, 2026

Our Mission

People. Purpose. Progress.

Our mission is to help break cycles of gun violence, incarceration, and lost opportunity by giving young people the guidance, resources, mentorship, and support they need to build a different future.

Explore Our Programs →

“A Different
Tomorrow
Is Possible.”

Our Programs

Creating Opportunities.
Changing Lives.

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Youth Violence
Prevention

Education, awareness, mentorship, and real solutions for safer communities.

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Reentry &
Second Chances

Support for young people returning home as they rebuild their lives.

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Sports &
Positive Activities

Keeping youth engaged, focused, connected, and moving forward.

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Mentorship

Positive role models. Real guidance. Brighter futures.

Become a Mentor →

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Family &
Community Support

Stronger families. Stronger communities. More opportunity.

Rhode Island Creative Community

Legacy Arts Spotlight

Your Talent. Your Voice. Your Legacy.

LegacyLaw Foundation is creating a positive space for Rhode Island youth and local artists to share what they create, tell their story, and inspire the community through art.

Submit Your Talent →

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Visual Art

Drawing, painting, murals, digital art and design.

Your art could be featured here.

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Photography

Portraits, street photography, nature and community stories.

Show Rhode Island through your lens.

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Poetry & Spoken Word

Poems, spoken word, storytelling and original writing.

Let your voice be heard.

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Music & Performance

Music, dance, performance, fashion and creative expression.

Share your talent with the community.

FOR KIDS, TEENS & LOCAL CREATIVES

We want young people to see more than what they are trying to escape. We want them to see what they can become.

CREATEEXPRESSCONNECTINSPIRE

Submit Your Talent

Share your creativity with LegacyLaw Foundation.

Submissions are reviewed before anything is published. If the artist is under 18, parent or guardian permission is required before public display.

Artist name or display name Email Age group Rhode Island city or town Creative category Upload your work

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The Legacy of

Javon Lawson

May 21, 1990 – February 26, 2026

A beloved son, brother, father, partner, and friend. Javon’s journey was a story of resilience, growth, fatherhood, and second chances. His life continues to inspire our mission and the work we do today.

Read His Story →

Make a Difference

Today.

Your support helps us create safer communities, stronger families, and brighter futures for the next generation.

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Support the Mission

Donation Interest Form

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His Story

A Life That Became a Mission.

LegacyLaw Foundation was created in honor of Javon Lawson and the life lessons carried through his journey. The foundation exists to give young people mentorship, positive opportunities, accountability, and meaningful second chances.

His story reminds us that a person’s past does not have to determine their future—and that one life can continue creating change long after it is gone.

More Than a Life.
A Movement.

Become a Mentor

Mentor. Inspire.
Guide. Empower.

Be the consistent, positive person a young person can count on. LegacyLaw mentors help youth build confidence, set goals, make healthier decisions, and stay connected to positive opportunities.

Provide encouragement and accountability
Support education, employment, and life goals
Connect youth with positive activities and resources
Model leadership, responsibility, and consistency

Get Involved

Help Carry the Legacy Forward.

Volunteer, partner with us, sponsor a program, or ask how your organization can support the mission.

Volunteer Become a Partner Sponsor a Program Become a Mentor

Events

Community. Connection. Change.

Foundation events, fundraisers, youth activities, community gatherings, and memorial programs will be announced here.

Ask About Upcoming Events

Community Drive

Coat Drive

Help keep our community warm.

DatesOctober 5–November 19, 2026
Drop-Off109 Bucklin St, Rear Building
Providence, RI 02907

Accepting new and gently used coats, jackets, hoodies, hats, gloves, scarves, and winter boots for men, women, and children.

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Community Drive

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Help us feed families in our community.

DatesOctober 5–November 19, 2026
Drop-Off109 Bucklin St, Rear Building
Providence, RI 02907

Accepting non-perishable food items including canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter, sauces, oils, baby food, and hygiene items.

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Contact

Connect With LegacyLaw.

Questions about programs, partnerships, events, volunteering, or support? Send us a message and the foundation can follow up.

Website: legacylawfoundation.help