National

Love Team

Impact & Reach

This mobile unit reaches 2,500-5,000 people annually, providing crisis intervention, educational programming, and community resources directly in neighborhoods most affected by violence. The unit serves as a safe space for dialogue, learning, and healing.

Weekly Schedule

The mobile unit visits different neighborhoods throughout North Philadelphia on a rotating schedule. Follow @og_law1 on Instagram for current locations and times.

Divine Inspiration

The campaign began after personal tragedy and a divine calling. Following the murder of his girlfriend Chanté Wright in 2008 and his temporary return to prison due to a parole moratorium, Ta'Bon asked God for guidance. The answer came back: "Love... and wear this dumb-ass jail suit while you're at it."

Community Storytelling

Ta'Bon tells his stories to every person who approaches—parents with troubled children, police officers, parole officers with their parolees. It's through these stories that he brings honesty and love to life despite all its sadness, using activism as his medium and "battle-ready love" as his subject.

Authentic Connection

Our approach is grounded in authentic connection through shared experience. Michael "OG Law" Ta'Bon and team members use their own journeys of transformation to connect with individuals facing similar challenges.

Immediate Impact

Sidewalk Therapy provides immediate, accessible support without barriers. There are no appointments, paperwork, or waiting lists—just human connection and practical help when it's needed most.

Follow-up & Support

Initial contact often leads to ongoing relationships and sustained support, helping individuals navigate challenges and connect with longer-term resources and opportunities.

Community Healing Space

The memorial wall serves as more than a remembrance—it's an active healing space where families, friends, and community members come to grieve, remember, and commit to preventing future violence.

Ongoing Activities

• Regular community gatherings and vigils
• Educational programming about violence prevention
• Support groups for families affected by violence
• Art therapy and creative expression workshops
• Conflict resolution and mediation services

Visiting the Memorial

The memorial is open to the public 24/7. Organized visits and educational tours can be arranged by contacting the National Love Team.

Partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia

Our ongoing partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia has resulted in several impactful community murals that tell stories of transformation, hope, and healing while addressing themes of violence prevention and community unity.

Community Involvement

Projects actively involve community members in the creative process, ensuring that the art reflects authentic community voices and experiences. Participants often report increased sense of ownership and pride in their neighborhoods.

Educational Component

Each art project includes educational elements about violence prevention, conflict resolution, and community healing, making art both a creative outlet and a learning experience.

Target Audiences

• Youth Programs: Schools, after-school programs, juvenile justice facilities
• Community Events: Block parties, health fairs, community meetings
• Professional Development: Training for social workers, educators, law enforcement
• Faith Communities: Churches, mosques, and other religious organizations

Educational Impact

These presentations create powerful "aha moments" for participants, using visual and emotional impact to drive home messages about choices and consequences in ways that traditional educational approaches often cannot achieve.

Booking Information

Educational outreach presentations can be customized for different audiences and venues. Contact us to schedule a presentation for your organization or event.