Adam Garber · [email protected]

September 8, 2020 at 12:03 PM

March For Our Lives

  Friend, In 2018 we marched with students and called for stronger gun laws, now we’re joining our young leaders once again. This time we’re marching (virtually) to polls to hold our elected officials accountable on gun sa…

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

September 3, 2020 at 6:13 PM

Our 2020 “Gun Safety Candidate” Endorsements

  Friend, For years, the General Assembly has ignored the gun violence invading our communities. Even after mass shootings last year, the Republican leadership wouldn’t allow even a single vote on common sense gun violence…

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

August 26, 2020 at 3:06 PM

A crisis in Philly

  Friend, More than 100 kids have been shot in Philadelphia this year. They were playing on their porches and playgrounds. Gun violence with pistols and assault weapons is ushering in a surge of gun violence unseen in a de…

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

August 19, 2020 at 2:09 PM

Still waiting 1500 deaths later 😡

  Friend, After a pair of mass shootings a year ago, State Senate Judiciay Chairwoman Lisa Baker gave Pennsylvania her word to hold “a series of public hearings intended as a prelude to action.”¹ The hearings came and we…

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

August 17, 2020 at 1:19 PM

Where you shop can help prevent gun violence

  Friend, When the government fails to protect our communities from gun violence, how else can we address gun violence? We can use the power of our wallets to put pressure on companies to step up and be good corporate citi…

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

August 10, 2020 at 4:28 PM

White Supremacy: Racism, Anti-Semitism & Guns

  Friend, We have all heard the term “white supremacy,” but what does it mean?  What do white supremacists believe, and why are white supremacists a real threat? Join CeaseFirePA and Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violen…

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

August 7, 2020 at 2:18 PM

NRA dissolving?

  Friend, Yesterday, the New York Attorney General filed a lawsuit to dissolve the NRA. For years, their leaders have financially enriched themselves as they contributed to America’s gun violence epidemic. Pennsylvania h…

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

August 5, 2020 at 4:36 PM

Tell Congress: Assault rifles should be illegal

1 year since El Paso assault weapons are still legal ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 12:35 PM

Talking to your family about guns can be hard

  Friend, We know you’re passionate about creating a safer community for everyone. But having meaningful conversations on gun safety with gun-loving family members or friends can be tough.  Conversations about safe stora…

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 1:46 PM

A ghost gun was fired outside a PA restaurant

A ghostgun was just used to kill two people. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

July 21, 2020 at 1:05 PM

Legislative Alert: Waiting periods for gun purchases

Your legislator should support reasonable waiting periods for gun purchases. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

July 15, 2020 at 12:14 PM

Tell ATF: Ghost Guns are deadly

It's time to regulate these dangerous weapons ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

July 8, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Driving a car requires training, but not a gun

You can help change that  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Rhona Gerber · [email protected]

June 30, 2020 at 7:30 PM

8 hours to double your impact to end gun violence

By midnight we’ll know if our plans can proceed ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 5:55 PM

House call: Doctors can help fight gun violence

Join us and learn more ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

June 28, 2020 at 4:45 PM

Our plans are at stake

The NRA wants to stop us. We won’t give up. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

June 25, 2020 at 2:28 PM

Five years of Speaker Turzai, over

New Speaker wants to "solve problems". That should include gun violence. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 6:52 PM

Race & Gun Violence: A conversation with Rep. Dean & POWER

 Learn how gun violence impacts the Black community. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 2:09 PM

An 87 year old woman was killed in a Charleston Church

We can stop it from happening again.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

June 16, 2020 at 1:36 PM

How Gun Violence Impacts the LGBTQIA Community

Join us and learn more ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

June 13, 2020 at 4:19 PM

This threat from COVID-19 could last 12 years

One law could save lives of new gun owners and their loved ones.  friend, During the pandemic, too many Pennsylvanians are putting their life at risk for years by buying their first gun.  They are 8 times more likely to…

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

June 8, 2020 at 8:01 PM

How systemic racism plays a role in gun violence?

 Join us and let’s fight them both. friend, In the last two weeks, a movement has exploded against the ugly face of oppression. While George Floyd wasn’t murdered by a gun, others like Breonna Taylor were. We’ve seen armed p…

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  CeaseFirePA · [email protected]

June 1, 2020 at 7:09 PM

Newsletter: Our New Executive Director and Responding to Gun Violence During COVID-19

From our Executive Director When I started interviewing to become CeaseFirePA’s executive director, I knew I was signing up to take on a public health crisis: gun violence. But, I couldn’t imagine taking the reins of Pennsylvania’s leading st…

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

May 26, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Join us: #WebinarWednesday on storing guns safely during COVID-19

 Deadly accidental shootings are up 43% in last two months. friend, Americans are spending more time at home and in some households that means more time around guns. There has never been a better time to address safe gun sto…

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  Adam Garber · [email protected]

May 20, 2020 at 1:33 PM

URGENT: Harrisburg vote could put guns over public health

If this passes, the gun industry will have to follow less laws than a hospital or supermarket. Hi friend, Gun violence is surging during the pandemic. But instead of protecting Pennsylvanians from these dangers, many state l…

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

May 18, 2020 at 8:27 PM

Gun violence during COVID-19

  Hi friend, We’re excited to invite you to next week’s webinar. COVID-19 and Impacted Communities with Lauren Footman - the Community Engagement Coordinator for the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence. The webinar will be h…

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

May 14, 2020 at 4:22 PM

a blatant threat to our democracy

  This Friday, May 15, at 12:30, we'll be hosting an online town hall featuring Rep. Ed Gainey, Rep. Danielle Friel Otten, and Dr. Melanie Austin to discuss both the impact of increased firearms in our society *and* the blatant …

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

May 12, 2020 at 3:42 PM

check the mail

  We might be locked down but we still need to make our voices heard in our democracy. Join CeaseFirePA and Jenkintown Mayor Allyson Dobbs this #WebinarWedensay as we discuss the U.S. Census and Voting By Mail. DONATE…

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  Rhona Gerber · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 6:39 PM

We miss you

  Friend,, As you know because of COVID-19 we were not able to gather this past Sunday for our Keystone Courage Awards.  Not only did we miss spending the time with you, we now have a significant shortfall in our budget.   I…

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  Rhona Gerber · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 3:26 PM

now more than ever

  Friend,, Thanks to a group of generous donors, your GivingTuesdayNow! Donations to CeaseFirePA will be matched dollar-for-dollar. We are all facing unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the beginning…

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  Rhona Gerber · [email protected]

April 30, 2020 at 6:14 PM

Unprecedented times require an unprecedented response

  Friend,, Tuesday May 5th is GivingTuesdayNow!  Just as giving Tuesday in December highlights giving back to the community, GivingTuesdayNow! Highlight’s how the Covid-19 crisis is affecting the non-profit community.  We know…

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

April 27, 2020 at 3:57 PM

Armed protesters

  Recently we've seen armed protesters pop up across the country. Join CeaseFirePA and Brady for #WebinarWednesday as we dissect why extremists are using firearms to disrupt society and stir tensions. DONATE NOW …

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

April 20, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Want to talk to the Attorney General?

  Today we take a moment to remember the lives lost at Columbine High School 21 years ago today. We fight every day for stronger gun laws and safer communities in their memory and the memory of others lost to gun violence. Join…

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

April 13, 2020 at 5:13 PM

domestic violence hotlines have seen a spike in calls

  While we stay at home, domestic violence hotlines have seen a spike in calls. Join us for #WebinarWednesday as we partner with the Giffords Law Center to give you a breakdown of what we can do to disarm domestic violence. …

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  Rhona Gerber · [email protected]

April 8, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Leveling with you

  As CeaseFirePA’s Director of Development, it’s my job to look at our fundraising projections and make sure we are in good shape to continue to take on the gun lobby and ensure there are common sense gun policies.  Let me lev…

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

April 6, 2020 at 4:48 PM

Don't miss this week's #WebinarWedneday

  Heard of Extreme Risk Protection Orders or "Red Flag Laws" but not sure exactly what they are? Have no fear CeaseFirePA is here and we're teaming up with the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence this #WebinarWednesday to tell you ev…

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

March 30, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Another #WebinarWedneday !

  In these unusual times, we have to work together to keep each other safe. This #WebinarWednesday join CeaseFirePA and the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention as we discuss storing guns safely and how we can reduce the r…

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 6:04 PM

Join us for #WebinarWedneday

  Did you know that due to a dangerous loophole you can buy a long gun like an AR-15 without a background check? Tune into CeaseFirePA’s #WebinarWedneday to learn more about the gun laws we do and don’t have in PA. This webinar…

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 1:43 PM

Something to do while we're stuck at home

  Got some downtime and want to better yourself? Join CeaseFirePA's Rob Conroy as we hold an online crash course on advocacy! We'll teach you everything you need to know to be an advocate from the ins and outs of how laws are pa…

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

March 16, 2020 at 5:46 PM

We're going digital

  We wanted to let you know that in response to COVID-19, CeaseFirePA has closed our offices and will be going digital for at least the next two weeks. We will be sending out information about upcoming virtual advocacy trainin…

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

March 11, 2020 at 5:45 PM

We're taking the fight to the courts

  I’m writing to tell you about an exciting development in a landmark court case, one that can redefine what Pennsylvania cities can do to protect their residents from gun violence. The city of Philadelphia is currently being fo…

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

March 4, 2020 at 8:32 PM

This is super last minute but we need you.

  Tomorrow at 9:15 AM CeasefirePA will be gathering at 1400 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19107 in room 243. Currently, when someone has a gun stolen or it is lost, there is not requirement they report it to the police.…

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

February 27, 2020 at 6:18 PM

Wisconsin

  Yesterday we witnessed another tragedy when a 51-year-old gunman killed five of his co-workers at the city’s sprawling Molson Coors campus. We are shocked and outraged that we are yet again mourning life lost due to gun viol…

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

February 21, 2020 at 2:41 PM

Let's go to the movies

  You’ve probably read some of our emails about Extreme Risk Protection Orders and how important it is that PA adopts this bill.  Well today, we are launching a short video to explain exactly how this process will work. Take a…

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

February 12, 2020 at 1:37 PM

Two events you may be interested in

  We wanted to let you know about two events coming up. We hope you can join us.  Philadelphia March For Our Lives Philadelphia Saturday, Feb. 15 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM LOVE Park Philadelphia, PA This Friday, February 14th, mark…

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

February 4, 2020 at 9:45 PM

The Governor called them out

  Today the Governor called out the legislature’s inaction on gun violence. Governor Wolf described the problem bluntly:   “We have gotten used to seeing bulletproof backpacks advertised during back-to-school sales. We have go…

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

February 3, 2020 at 2:20 PM

a space for survivors

  We wanted you to be one of the first to know about our newest project.  Survivor Space is a project of CeaseFirePA to provide a place for survivors of gun violence to tell their stories and tell those in power what they need…

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

January 16, 2020 at 6:15 PM

2020

    The 2020 legislative session is here! We’re ready to fight in Harrisburg to pass common-sense gun safety reforms while keeping the gun lobby on the ropes.  Here’s what we’re fighting for: Extreme Risk Protection Orders…

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  Christian Soltysiak · [email protected]

January 7, 2020 at 8:54 PM

They need to sign on.

  The PA legislature needs to enact an extreme risk protection order bill. This bill creates a civil court process family members and law enforcement can use to temporarily bar access to firearms by a family member at risk of ha…

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  Rhona Gerber · [email protected]

December 31, 2019 at 2:21 PM

Everything is at stake in 2020

  It’s the last day of 2019, and we are so close to meeting our $100,000 match. Anything you contribute today will be immediately doubled and send us into 2020 strong.  From the upcoming fight to pass an Extreme Risk Protection…

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