Board Member (Prophetic Engagement)
For the past decade, Mrs. Jews served as a steadfast and prophetic voice within the C.O.P.E. family. As a devoted Board Member, she embodied the spirit of servant leadership with unwavering faith, profound wisdom, and an indomitable commitment to justice. Her voice was proactive and profoundly transformational, urging us to push beyond the possible toward the prophetic.
Mrs. Jews championed the ideals of radical belonging, mental wellness, and community empowerment. She believed deeply that every person was created with sacred worth and worked tirelessly to build spaces where healing, dignity, and wholeness could flourish. Her advocacy for mental wellness reflected her holistic vision for liberation, recognizing that justice must be pursued externally in our systems and internally in our souls.
Through every board meeting, community action, and conversation, Mrs. Jews offered her heart, brilliance, and unwavering belief in the power of collective action. Her faithfulness and consistency were gifts that strengthened our work, made our vision clearer, and deepened our bonds. Her impact will live on in the countless lives she touched, the policies she helped shape, and the prophetic love she modeled so generously.
Though we mourn the loss of our beloved sister and leader, we also rejoice in the assurance that her labor was not in vain. We are committed to carrying forward her legacy — continuing the work of justice, healing, and radical belonging she so passionately championed.
Thank you, Mrs. Veatrice Jews, for showing us what serving with courage, compassion, and prophetic conviction means. We honor your life, we cherish your memory, and we will continue your work with fierce love.