S.O.W is an acronym representing 3 victims to gun violence Mia Sims, Shameeka Oliver, and Shawna Walker. SOW & Protect is a community-based initiative aimed at reducing gun violence in Jackson, Michigan, by establishing neighborhood watches in each ward and changing communities one neighbor at a time. We're dedicated to reducing gun violence in Jackson, Michigan. Founded in August 2025 by Servant
Pastor Shaunta M. Patton of UPCC Jackson, the initiative emerged after a tragic event in July 2025, when Pastor Patton’s niece and active church member was fatally shot outside the church during a service. Mia “Sweet” Sims, an entirely innocent victim, lost her life when her vehicle was mistakenly identified as the target in a dispute between two individuals. SOW is an acronym formed from the last names of three women—Mia “Sweet” Sims, Shameeka Oliver, and M**f Walker—who each lost their lives to gun violence. Through this initiative, their memories will be honored by fostering stronger communities, one neighbor at a time.
