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  Sara, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
June 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM

We marched. What’s next in changing the conversation

Get trained: change the conversation in your community ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
June 8, 2022 at 8:58 PM

A chance to make a change this Saturday

Together, we can turn the tide. March for Our Lives at Halifax Mall in Raleigh on Saturday, June 11th at 10 AM ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
June 2, 2022 at 2:01 PM

How many more will it take?

How many more lives lost to gun violence will it take to make a change? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
May 28, 2022 at 4:00 PM

We must take action now!

Protect North Carolinians against gun violence ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
May 23, 2022 at 5:00 PM

We can’t let gun violence win!

Recently, we saw violent shootings yet again across the U.S.—from Buffalo, NY to Dallas, TX, to here at home in Winston Salem, NC where seven people were injured by gun violence. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
April 14, 2022 at 3:55 PM

We can’t lose anyone else to gun violence

The recent shooting in New York is jarring and quickly reminds us of the importance of gun violence prevention efforts. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
December 28, 2021 at 10:46 AM

It’s not too late to help prevent gun violence in NC!

We can’t wait to invest more in this work—the safety of our communities depends on it. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Wesley, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
December 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Together, we can prevent gun violence

What can we do to prevent the next tragedy? One concrete thing we can do is make sure that our gun laws in North Carolina stay in place. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
December 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Register for NCGV Annual Meeting - Dec. 13th 7-8pm

  John, This is a friendly reminder about North Carolinians Against Gun Violence’s Annual Meeting that will take place on Monday, December 13th from 7-8pm. You need to register to get your Zoom link for the meeting. Here is the link …
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Today is the day to join us in preventing gun violence!

John,  The wait is finally over - #GivingTuesday is here with an opportunity to join us in preventing gun violence across NC with a gift today. Now more than ever we need your support. The recent shooting of three people, including one 10-year-old …
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
November 18, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Great op-ed and good news!

  John, In case you missed it, NCGV board member Gerald Givens, Jr. had a powerful op-ed published in the Raleigh News and Observer and Charlotte Observer on Monday. It is a must read, and available below. Gerald shared his personal …
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
November 16, 2021 at 10:23 AM

Make NC Safer with NCGV!

  John, Today marks the beginning of our fall campaign to make NC safer through common sense gun laws and programs. You should have received a letter last week outlining our 2021 impacts. You may also have seen the op-ed by NCGV Boar…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
November 1, 2021 at 4:04 PM

GCC Grants Available for CVI programs; NCGV Annual Meeting Monday Dec. 13

We are pleased to announce that the Governor’s Crime Commission (GCC) has picked Community Violence Intervention (CVI) as a priority to receive grant funding. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
September 10, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Exciting new contract position!

  John, We have great news! North Carolinians Against Gun Violence is teaming up with Community Justice Action Fund to contract with an organizer in NC to work to get local sources of funding for new and existing violence interv…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
September 8, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Support Our Campaign to Save NC’s Handgun Licensing System

  John, In case you missed it, great news last week: Gov. Cooper vetoed HB 398, which would  repeal our Pistol Purchase Permitting system! This is a huge victory for public safety in our state.  NCGV Acton Fund is working hard to en…
  Sara, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
August 31, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Tell Lawmakers: Support the HB 398 veto!

    John, GREAT NEWS! Governor Cooper has vetoed HB 398, Pistol Purchase Permit Repeal! However, it could still become law if lawmakers vote to override his veto. Can you CLICK to ask your lawmakers to support Governor Cooper’s ve…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
August 18, 2021 at 4:29 PM

*URGENT - 4pm Vote on Repeal of Background Checks on ALL Handgun Sales*

  URGENT UPDATE: HB 398, the repeal of the Pistol Purchase Permitting system, will be voted on today at 4pm! Take action now to stop this bill in the Senate. More information is below.    John, On May 5th, the North Carolina House…
  Sara, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
August 10, 2021 at 5:19 PM

Tell your NC Senator: Vote NO on Pistol Purchase Permit Repeal!

  URGENT UPDATE: HB 398, the repeal of the Pistol Purchase Permitting system, just passed the NC Senate Judiciary committee. It could be on the Senate floor any day now. Take action now to stop this bill in the Senate. More information …
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 1:41 PM

EVENT Thursday, July 15 @ Noon - Funding for Community Violence Intervention Programs

  John, The Governor's Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice and the N.C. Association of County Commissioners are hosting three information sessions in July about American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding opportunities addressing …
  Jennifer & Sara, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 6:26 PM

Tweet tomorrow to support the SB 43 veto!

  Hi, this is Jennifer & Sara! We would love for you to join us on Twitter tomorrow, June 30th to participate in our very first Twitter storm! Governor Cooper vetoed a dangerous bill which would allow guns on some North Carolina s…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
June 24, 2021 at 9:04 AM

Let’s work to end gun violence together

  John, At North Carolinians Against Gun Violence, we share your heartbreak over every firearm related death. Gun violence has long been a public health crisis, and the pandemic has only worsened the situation. 2020 was the most viole…
  Becky, NCGV Action · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 9:00 AM

URGENT! Support Gov. Cooper's veto on SB 43!

  John, Governor Cooper vetoed NC Senate Bill 43! NEXT STEP: making sure NC lawmakers support his veto. SB 43 (1) makes it legal to carry a weapon onto school property when that property is connected with a religious place of worshi…
  Sara, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
May 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Tell your NC Senator: Vote NO on Pistol Purchase Permit Repeal!

  John, On Wednesday, the North Carolina House voted to put all of us in more danger by passing House Bill 398, Pistol Purchase Permit Repeal.(1) Our eyes are now on the NC Senate: Please email your NC senator NOW to let her/him know …
  Sara, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
May 3, 2021 at 4:32 PM

Take Action - We need to keep background checks on ALL handguns!

  John, Urgent! A NC House vote to repeal NC's Pistol Purchase Permit (PPP) system is scheduled for this Wednesday. Repeal would put us in danger. Please contact your NC Representative now to stop House Bill 398!  Repealing NC’s Pis…
  Becky and Sara, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 5:20 PM

TODAY - Save background checks on ALL handguns!

  HB 398, the repeal of NC's pistol purchase permitting system, was passed in the Rules committee today. Now it heads to the floor. We need as many people calling their own representatives to stop this bill. We have an easy way to make …
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
April 25, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Today's newspaper - Save background checks on ALL handgun sales!

  We appreciate that the News and Observer ran my op-ed today educating the public about the dangers of HB 398, the bill that would repeal our Pistol Purchase Permitting system. "If North Carolinians wake up five or 10 years from now …
  Becky and Sara, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
April 21, 2021 at 8:54 PM

Take Action - We need to keep background checks on handguns!

  John, Urgent! Gun extremists in the NC General Assembly are trying to fast track the repeal of NC’s life-saving Pistol Purchase Permit (PPP) system. Repeal would put us in danger. Please contact your NC Representative now to stop Ho…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
April 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Promoting the Safe Storage of Firearms

  John, Good news! The Firearm Safe Storage Awareness Initiative bill (H.B.427) was recently introduced in the NC House. This bill would launch a statewide firearm safe storage awareness initiative to educate the public about the impo…
  Becky & Sara, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Building on Gun Violence Prevention Momentum

  John, You may know that President Biden has taken executive action to address the gun violence epidemic in America. This is unprecedented leadership. He is taking on requiring background checks and serial numbers on ghost guns, prod…
  Becky & Sara, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
March 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM

This movement needs activists. This movement needs you.

    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 Car…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 11:30 PM

We Need Your Help!

  John, North Carolinians Against Gun Violence Action Fund strongly opposes the Second Amendment Protection Act (H.B.134), passed on Thursday, March 11 by the NC House because it would legalize carrying concealed firearms at religious…
  Becky & Sara, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
February 24, 2021 at 11:57 PM

URGENT! Contact Your State Senator to Protect School Children from Guns

    John, The NC Senate is fast-tracking a bill allowing guns at religious places of worship with associated schools. The bill, S.B. 43,1 just passed the Rules committee and is now headed to the Senate floor for consideration TOMORR…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
February 22, 2021 at 8:06 PM

Take Action by Wed. - EMS Personnel Should Not be Armed!

    John, Did you know that some NC General Assembly members want to let EMS personnel carry concealed weapons while on duty with law enforcement? Unbelievable. A bill to do just that is set to be considered in the House Judiciary…
  Becky and Sara, NCGV · [email protected]
February 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Lawmakers are back in Raleigh. Check out NCGV's 2021 policy priorities!

John, The NC General Assembly’s 2021 session has begun! NCGV will be closely monitoring all firearms-related bills and let you know when we need to act. Our 2021 legislative agenda is below. These policies are evidence-based, and have had bipartis…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
January 18, 2021 at 3:52 PM

Stand up Against Extremism and Guns in NC!

    Say No to Extremism and Guns! According to an internal FBI bulletin, starting last week and running through at least Inauguration Day, armed protests are being planned at all 50 state…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
December 29, 2020 at 10:52 AM

Last Call to Support NCGV in 2020!

  John, As 2020 draws to a close, we are grateful to every one of you for helping North Carolinians Against Gun Violence’s work to make our state safer. Our work would be impossible without you. As our 2020 fundraising campaign ends, c…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
December 23, 2020 at 10:12 AM

2020 - A Year in Review for North Carolinians Against Gun Violence

  John, This year North Carolinians Against Gun Violence has been working hard all year at the local, state and national levels to prevent gun violence. We have had many successes that were made possible by our supporters …
  Sara, NCGV · [email protected]
December 16, 2020 at 10:13 AM

The data are in. Now we need to act.

  John, North Carolinians Against Gun Violence today released a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data finding that every day nearly 4 North Carolinians lose their life to firearm violence. The study foun…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
December 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM

We can't do it without you, John.

Make sure your gift is counted in 2020! Donations are matched DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. Give now!   Before the year ends, leave your mark What's needed: $18,000 "I have personally benef…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 11:31 AM

Registration for NCGV’s Annual Meeting - Dec 8th from 7-8pm

  John, We hope that you had a good Thanksgiving. This is a friendly reminder about North Carolinians Against Gun Violence’s Annual Meeting that will take place on Tuesday, December 8th from 7-8pm. You need to register to get yo…
  Becky and Sara, NCGV · [email protected]
November 4, 2020 at 1:44 AM

Join NCGV in Pledging to Protect NC Votes!

        John, In a working democracy, every vote counts, and every vote submitted correctly and on time must be counted. It’s up to all of us to ensure that North Carolin…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
October 31, 2020 at 10:42 AM

NC Voters: Let’s Elect a Lt. Gov. Who Supports Gun Violence Prevention!

    IIf you haven't voted yet, you need to read Sara's email below about Yvonne Lewis Holley for Lt. Governor and check out and share this Facebook ad. This race is very close and could determine whether we can get positive pieces of …
  Becky and Sara, NCGV · [email protected]
October 15, 2020 at 10:26 AM

Early Voting Starts Today! Help Get Out The Vote!

      John, TODAY is the first day of in-person Early Voting in North Carolina! NC’s One-Stop Early Voting period is Thursday, Oct. 15 – Saturday, Oct. 31. We expect many voters to use early voting this ye…
  Sara, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
October 6, 2020 at 11:01 PM

NC Voters: Let’s Elect a Lt. Gov. Who Supports Gun Violence Prevention!

  John, This election, we have a chance to elect a gun violence prevention advocate for N.C. Lt. Governor: Yvonne Lewis Holley! Since 2013, as a member of the NC House, Rep. Holley has voted against extremist policies like permitless carry.…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
October 4, 2020 at 11:47 PM

URGENT ALERT! Comment on Town of Cornelius’ Consideration of Concealed Carry Ban

    Tell the Town of Cornelius Mayor and Board of Commissioners to Ban Conceal Carry at Town Facilities! We have just learned that the town of Cornelius, NC, is considering b…
  Becky and Sara, NCGV · [email protected]
September 30, 2020 at 2:24 PM

Make a Plan to Vote Today and Volunteer!

    John, Voting is underway in North Carolina! Many North Carolinians are voting by mail, and NC’s early voting period is starting soon. There are a variety of  options this year for voting safely and easily:…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
September 16, 2020 at 3:21 PM

Great News from Holly Springs & an Invite!

        John, Great news! Last night, the Holly Springs Town Council voted 3-2 to ban the open carrying of weapons on certain town properties. Between the two votes on th…
  Becky and Sara, NCGV · [email protected]
September 15, 2020 at 4:09 PM

Let’s Help Get Out The Vote in North Carolina!

  John, The election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, only 49 days away! North Carolinians Against Gun Violence is partnering with Blueprint NC to call and text NC voters to help them make a voting plan. This year is particularly critical as…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
September 4, 2020 at 5:46 PM

UPDATE and Help Still Needed with Holly Springs Ban on Open Carry

Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your web browser Good news! The Holly Springs Ordinance to ban the open carrying of weapons on certain town properties passed the first vote 3-2. There were 211 comments in favor of the ban and 85 opposed. These comments…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
August 31, 2020 at 9:31 AM

TODAY by 5pm - Support Banning Open Carry on Town Property in Holly Springs!

Having trouble viewing this email? View it in your web browser Today is the day! We have the opportunity to ban open carry in another NC town but only if the Holly Springs Town Council hears from you by 5pm today that you support their proposed …