John, We've had 7 mass shootings in just 7 days in our country.[1] Five mass shootings in NC this year alone.[2] We don’t have to live like this. There is work you can do right now in North Carolina. Sign up to be a GVP activist in your community right now. Right now, gun extremists in our General Assembly are working to weaken our gun laws – 13 dangerous bills filed since January! They say the changes are small and not a big deal. Wrong! Research shows that small changes can lead to big tragedies. Right now, cities leaders need to hear our call for Violence Intervention & Prevention Program funding to prevent the violence that has surged during the pandemic. Right now, we need investment in safe storage and mental health programs to prevent gun suicides. Right now, you can make a difference. Volunteer or make a contribution. We do not have to live like this. There is work we can do right now in North Carolina to prevent gun violence. Right now, we can build a safer North Carolina. In solidarity,
Sara and Becky In case you missed it! This week NCGV and our partners from NC MomsRising, Raleigh Apex Chapter of the NAACP, NC Council of Churches, faith leaders from Beth Meyer Synagogue and St. John's MCC, and NC Rep. Marcia Morey came together to call for change and to reject attempts to weaken NC gun laws: “We’re calling on our lawmakers to make sure that we are protected from gun violence,” said Becky Ceartas, the executive director of North Carolinians Against Gun Violence." Read coverage from the Charlotte Observer, WNCN, WNCT, and WRAL. We are grateful for the collaboration of these leaders and organizations! Together, we are a stronger voice for a safer state. | 