A candlelight vigil is scheduled to take place at the Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison on Tuesday at 6 p.m. local time (7 p.m. ET). The event was announced through a post on the Facebook page of the president of the Dane County Boys & Girls Club.
The purpose of the vigil is to provide support and create safe spaces for youth to process their feelings. Mental health resources will be shared, and collaboration with community partners is planned to address community needs, as stated by Michael Johnson in the post.
Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway is expected to attend the vigil, which will be held in front of the statue of civil rights icon Vel Phillips, according to Johnson.
Johnson emphasized the organization's commitment to serving youth and families by taking responsibility to provide spaces for connection and healing. The vigil is seen as a way to stand in solidarity with the community and offer support during this challenging time.
