Thursday marked the ribbon-cutting at a new crime survivor center.

Survivors of violent crimes can learn how to take the next step in gaining their life back after loss or pain inside the new facility at Restoration Plaza.

James Peele, crime survivors assistance program coordinator, stated, "A lot of times, they don’t know the funds and resources are here and we want to advocate for them."

Peele emphasizes that families who lost loved ones to violence aren't alone.

"We are here to be a liaison so they can know those funds and resources are available with things like hospital bills, funeral costs, therapy needs," Peele explained.

Ramik Williams, co-executive director of KAVI, added, "Some people are embarrassed about what happened to them but, they should know."

Some people at the event on Thursday say they remember going through trauma personally.

Yashif Johnson opened up about his cousin's death.

"No one knew about it, in fact, they had to find his body. What makes it really hard is the grieving process," said Johnson, a hospital and clinic program manager at KAVI.

He says starting the path to healing is a journey, but one worth fighting for.