Mission Statement:
The J-Def Peace Project is in the early stages of becoming a multi faceted non-for-profit in an effort to continue the legacy of our cherished son, Jeff Abbey Maldonado, Jr. Jeff, Jr. was an aspiring, conscious hip hop artist who went by the name of J-Def, and worked to bring his music and message into the Pilsen neighborhood.
Our one and only son was taken away from us just one day after his nineteenth birthday, in a senseless act of gang violence. He wrote about the socio-political issues and gang violence of his environment, as well as the pride and cultural beauty of his beloved barrio. We feel the knowledge and wisdom of J-Def is a powerful, educational message that must be shared the world over. The J-Def Peace Project works with youth, adults, churches, schools, educators, city officials, community activists and community organizations citywide. Our projects include public art works, film screening workshops, performing arts and speaking engagements.
Much love and peace,
Jeff's proud parents, Jeff and Elizabeth Maldonado
"THE UNIVERSE UNFOLDS AS IT SHOULD". J-DEF
The J-Def Peace Project is in the early stages of becoming a multi faceted non-for-profit in an effort to continue the legacy of our cherished son, Jeff Abbey Maldonado, Jr. Jeff, Jr. was an aspiring, conscious hip hop artist who went by the name of J-Def, and worked to bring his music and message into the Pilsen neighborhood.
Our one and only son was taken away from us just one day after his nineteenth birthday, in a senseless act of gang violence. He wrote about the socio-political issues and gang violence of his environment, as well as the pride and cultural beauty of his beloved barrio. We feel the knowledge and wisdom of J-Def is a powerful, educational message that must be shared the world over. The J-Def Peace Project works with youth, adults, churches, schools, educators, city officials, community activists and community organizations citywide. Our projects include public art works, film screening workshops, performing arts and speaking engagements.
Much love and peace,
Jeff's proud parents, Jeff and Elizabeth Maldonado
"THE UNIVERSE UNFOLDS AS IT SHOULD". J-DEF