Join us in building safer, thriving communities — and help amplify survivor-centered solutions across the country.
The first quarter of 2025 has been a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we stay grounded in purpose and bold in our vision for safety. From local town halls to state victories, we’ve seen firsthand how survivors, advocates, and communities are rewriting the narrative — one policy, one campaign, and one courageous conversation at a time.
This year began with a deepened urgency. Gun violence continues to devastate families, especially in Black and Brown communities. As we move forward, we remain committed to building systems rooted in care, not punishment — and working alongside all of you to ensure that every community has the resources and support it deserves.
José Alfaro and Adzi Vokhiwa Executive Director and Vice President of Policy
📌 HIGHLIGHTS FROM Q1
From statehouses to Congress, we’ve been busy advancing survivor-centered solutions and showing up where it matters most.
📌 National Advocacy & Federal Action
Victory! SCOTUS sided with the federal government in Bondi v. VanDerStok, upholding the important regulation on ghost guns
Joined Rep. Maxwell Frost and Sen. Chris Murphy in reintroducing the Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act
Greg Jackson returned to Community Justice as Executive Advisor and delivered powerful testimony before Congress on the urgency of sustained gun violence prevention
Spoke out against executive orders threatening the Department of Education and federal gun policy
📌 State & Local Power-Building
Led efforts to advance life-saving gun violence prevention legislation in Maryland and New York
Partnered with local leaders in Baton Rouge to successfully prevent passage of harmful Amendments 1–4
Southwest Regional Advocacy Associate, Christina Delgado, was recognized by Texas Gun Sense as a Leading Latina in Gun Violence Prevention
📌 On the Ground & In the Culture
Exhibited at SXSW 2025, connecting with attendees about the power of community-based safety
Continued to grow our national presence through digital storytelling and grassroots momentum
📅 UPCOMING EVENTS
Advocacy Summit & Congressional Meeting Day (Washington, D.C.) – May 5–7
One Year of the Maryland Office of Gun Violence Prevention – May 14, 2025
Gun Violence Awareness Weekend
June 21 — 1 Year of the Michigan GVP Task Force
June 25 — 3 Years of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
🕊 MOMENTS OF REMEMBRANCE
Honoring those we’ve lost. Reaffirming our commitment to justice.
As we fight for change, we also pause to remember the lives taken by gun violence. These year-marks are not just markers of loss, but reminders of the urgent need for action and community-centered safety.
April 16 — Virginia Tech shooting
April 20 — Columbine High School shooting
May 8 — San Antonio shooting
May 14 — Tops Grocery Store shooting (Buffalo, NY)
May 18 — Santa Fe High School shooting
May 24 – Robb Elementary School shooting (Uvalde, TX)
June 12 — Pulse Nightclub shooting (Orlando, FL)
June 16 — Round Rock Juneteenth celebration shooting
June 17 — Emanuel AME Church shooting (Charleston, SC)
