Finding Something Safe To Do: How One Woman is Transforming Cedar Grove
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The voice on the other end of the microphone is warm but determined. "I'm able to bring everybody together with no violence," says Satonia Small Davis, and the pride in her voice is unmistakable. After 25 years of community work, particularly in the Cedar Grove neighborhood where she was born and raised, Davis has accomplished something remarkable.
Known affectionately as the "Community Lady," Davis embodies grassroots activism at its finest. Her journey began in 2000 with the Cooper Road and Cedar Grove Bicycle Drive, and has expanded to include women's empowerment programs, feeding the homeless, toy giveaways for children, and her signature "Find You Something Safe to Do Sundays." What makes her approach unique is her emphasis on action over rhetoric. "I'm not a talker, I'm a doer," she states plainly, "If I say something, I stand on my brand, I stand on business."
When asked about the most pressing needs in Cedar Grove, Davis doesn't sugar-coat the challenges: "They need resources and they need jobs." She highlights the often-overlooked elderly population who struggle with basic necessities and the children from broken homes who desperately need mentorship. Yet her perspective remains hopeful and collaborative: "It's not about me, it's about us as a collective whole... I want to bring everybody in where everybody can eat a little piece of pie." Davis's greatest accomplishment? Creating gatherings where violence simply doesn't occur—a powerful testament to her leadership in a community that has faced significant challenges over the years.
Want to support this vital community work? Contact Satonia at 318-200-8730 or find her on Facebook as Satonia Small Davis. Whether through donations, volunteering, or partnerships, she welcomes all who share her vision of a stronger, safer community. As she reminds us all: "Find you something safe to do."
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Chapters
1. Meeting Community Leader Tonya (00:00:00)
2. Community Needs and Challenges (00:01:44)
3. Getting Involved and Supporting (00:03:19)
4. Bringing People Together Without Violence (00:04:00)
5. Contact Information and Closing (00:05:22)
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