Residents living in Mayor Wright homes say its time to take back their community and make it a safe place to live again.
The call to action is sparked after another life is lost right outside their front doors.
These women sing a song of hope and faith to stop the violence at mayor wright homes in Kalihi.
"We pray that you god of life would bring out of violence death new life," says Rev. Kerry Grogan.
Residents and clergy held a prayer vigil Tuesday morning to bring harmony to a community that's been torn a part after a fatal stabbing last week.
33 year-old Benjamin Rekis died friday night after a fight on property.
The suspect, a resident at mayor wright housing, was released and the case dropped because prosecutors believe he acted in self defense.
"Hopefully he can bring the peace over here," says Virgil Amoroso, Family of the Living God.
The pastors from differing faiths, from across the island, united to make one community whole again.
"We are one family that has faced tragedy and let us heal together and build together," says Nite Kristoph, resident.
Faith Action for Community Equity (FACE) says they have experience working with other public housing residents including those at KPT, Kukui Gardens and Kalihi Valley homes.
"And we are working together with the Mayor Wright tenant association, weed and seed, HPHA and we look forward to working also with HPD in making sure that this is a safe community," says Rev. Sam Domingo, FACE.
Many say this is a step in the right direction.
"I think it's a good start to finally have you know us residents see that we are actually moving forward to try and address the issues," says Theodore.
State officials say they will hold a community meeting Thursday night.
"And I hope that through out this year and the continuous years that we will finally stop with all this nonsense," says Theodore.
