Hi,
Ever since I first joined Everytown for Gun Safety in 2019, I've witnessed the immense power of what Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers can accomplish.
Earlier this year, I was thrilled to be named the first-ever executive director of Moms Demand Action. In my new role, I've had the opportunity to travel all over the country to meet and work alongside gun violence survivors, who inspire me to keep going with their grace, courage and resilience. And if one thing has been made clear to me, it's that our movement is unstoppable.
Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers show up year-round to advocate for life-saving gun safety policies and programs at school board meetings, statehouses, and U.S. Congress. They're organizing and educating in their communities and college campuses, and they never stop fighting for stronger, lifesaving gun safety laws.
Hundreds of our volunteers have even taken the next, bold step in their advocacy by running for local, state, and federal office. Just this year, 162 of our amazing volunteers ran for office. In Virginia, Moms Demand Action volunteers running and winning helped to sweep a gun sense majority to victory in both chambers of the General Assembly, handing the NRA a major defeat on what it used to consider its home turf. Now, there are NINE volunteers-turned-lawmakers waiting to be sworn into the Virginia House of Delegates alone—nearly 10% of the entire chamber!
Never have I been more excited about the power of our volunteers who are changing the course of gun safety in this country.
As we look to 2024, we're more determined than ever to forge ahead in our work to pass stronger gun safety laws, break the cycle of violence, and end this country's gun violence crisis.
Truly, we couldn't do it without supporters like you: That's why from now through December 3rd, Mike Bloomberg will match your gift to the Everytown Action Fund to DOUBLE your impact on our work to end gun violence. Please, don't wait—make your matched donation today >>
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We know that taking on the gun lobby and fighting for change won't be easy, but we've never backed down from the hard work and dedication it will take to end gun violence. With your support, we are stronger than ever.
Thank you,
Angela Ferrell-Zabala
executive director of Moms Demand Action
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