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  The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
March 29, 2022 at 2:37 PM

Final days to help us win a bigger grant

Dear John,                             There are JUST THREE DAYS LEFT for you to help the Ed Fund receive tens of thousands of dollars by casting YOUR vote in CREDO Mobile’s online March election!   Your vote will determine how CREDO Mobile will divide $100,000 in donations. Help the Ed Fund get its…
  The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
March 15, 2022 at 12:03 PM

Your vote helps get us closer to $100,000!

  Dear John,  You can help the Ed Fund receive tens of thousands of dollars by casting a single vote in an online election!  Every month, CREDO Mobile donates a portion of its revenue to three progressive nonprofits and holds a vote to determine each group’s share of the funding—a total of $100,000.…
  The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
March 1, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Vote for the Ed Fund! Help us access generous funding!

The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence (Ed Fund) has been selected by CREDO Mobile to receive funds from its Donations Program based on how many votes we receive from supporters like you!  Every month CREDO designates $100,000 to donate to three progressive organizations. The Ed Fund is honored …
  The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
February 10, 2022 at 11:05 PM

February Newsletter

Good Afternoon John,   We are pleased to share the good work of the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence (EFSGV) and Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) with you! We hope you enjoy this month’s update. We want to remind you that the best way to st…
  The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 9:07 PM

Your gift matters: Invest in a safer 2022!

Dear John,   In the remaining hours of 2021, please invest in a safer 2022! Your gift will provide crucial funds to stop gun violence in all its forms.    Please make a special year-end gift today to prevent lives lost to gun violence.   Your gif…
  The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 4:31 PM

YOU are the momentum for change: Take Action today!

Dear John,   2021 is coming to a close, but our work is far from done!   We are a coalition working to stop gun violence because of you! CSGV is able to work in 18 states to further gun violence prevention solutions because YOU chose to invest i…
  The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
December 28, 2021 at 4:38 PM

We are better than this

Dear John,   The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just confirmed what the families and loved ones of the 45,000 Americans killed by gun violence in 2020 already know: The gun death rate in the U.S. reached the highest level ever …
  The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
December 22, 2021 at 7:09 PM

Not on our watch

Dear John,   As we approach the shameful anniversary of last year’s storming of the U.S. Capitol, and the dangerous consequence of insurrectionist ideology becoming reality, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) has not been standing idly by…
  The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
December 15, 2021 at 6:36 PM

Blumenthal believes in our grassroots approach, do you?

Dear John,   Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CONN) heralded the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) this year as ”gun violence prevention champions, epitomizing the grassroots driven movement” and our ability to affect change.   We’ve been busy …
  The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
December 8, 2021 at 6:16 PM

Speak for those we’ve lost

Dear John,    Together as a nation we witnessed another senseless act of gun violence and the tragic loss of four students. The four slain in Michigan add to the mounting toll of lives lost each and every day to gun violence in communities across…
  The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
December 3, 2021 at 9:22 PM

December Newsletter

    Good Afternoon  John  We are pleased to share the good work of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) and Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence (EFSGV) with you! We hope you enjoy this month’s update. We want to remind you …
  The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 9:02 PM

There is still time to help save lives!

Giving Tuesday is underway: keep the momentum going! Dear John,   40,000 lives are lost to gun violence every year. This tragic loss is NOT inevitable!   This year, we’re making Giving Tuesday about saving lives.   Your Giv…
  The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 1:55 PM

40,000 No More

Dear John,   40,000 lives are lost to gun violence every year. This tragic loss is NOT inevitable!   This year, make Giving Tuesday about saving lives.   Your Giving Tuesday gift to the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) will help stop the epi…
  The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
November 24, 2021 at 4:05 PM

We are Thankful for You

A Message of Thanks for Executive Director Josh Horwitz Dear John, As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving and reflect upon another tumultuous year, the Board of Directors and the staff of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence and the Educational Fu…
  Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
October 19, 2021 at 8:04 PM

October 2021 Newsletter

Good Afternoon John, We are pleased to share the good work of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) and Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence (EFSGV) with you! We hope you enjoy this month’s update. We want to remind you that …
  Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
October 4, 2021 at 2:36 PM

Join us Today: A Conversation Around the Intersection of Guns and Domestic Violence

The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence and The Battered Women's Justice Project invite you to an important conversation in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A Conversation Around the Intersection of Guns and Domestic Violence   The Educational Fund to…
  Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 5:47 PM

Join us Monday: A Conversation Around the Intersection of Guns and Domestic Violence

The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence and The Battered Women's Justice Project invite you to an important conversation in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A Conversation Around the Intersection of Guns and Domestic Violence   The Educational Fund to…
  Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
September 21, 2021 at 5:51 PM

Join Us! Price of Freedom: Discussion and Calls to Action to Reduce Gun Violence | Sept. 22, 7PM ET

John,  Following the premiere on CNN of a new documentary about gun violence in America, researchers from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Prevention and Policy and experts from the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence will host a one-hour …
  The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
September 17, 2021 at 9:05 PM

September Newsletter

Good afternoon John,   We are pleased to share the good work of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) and Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence (Ed Fund) with you! We hope you enjoy this month’s update. We want to remind you that the best way…
  Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
September 16, 2021 at 7:02 PM

Join Us! Price of Freedom: Discussion and Calls to Action to Reduce Gun Violence | Sept. 22, 7PM ET

John,  Following the premiere on CNN of a new documentary about gun violence in America, researchers from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Prevention and Policy and experts from the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence will host a one-hour …
  Jen Pauliukonis · [email protected]
August 4, 2021 at 11:01 PM

Did you miss Investing in Local Leaders?

Dear John,    Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) joined us last week to recognize the importance of state-level gun violence prevention in Investing in Local Leaders: Making America Safer, State by State. If you were not able to join us, a reco…
  Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
July 29, 2021 at 9:01 PM

There’s No Summer Vacation from Gun Violence

Dear Supporter,   The daily scourge of  gun violence is impossible to ignore.  This is one of the deadliest summers in recent memory.     Lawmakers face a clear choice:    Fund evidence based policies and programs that address root causes and i…
  Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
July 22, 2021 at 3:25 PM

America's Pastime

Dear John ,   About a week ago four people were arrested with 16 long guns and 1,000s of rounds of ammunition in a Denver hotel overlooking the site of the 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star game. And this weekend the fear of mass gun violence a…
  CSGV · [email protected]
July 9, 2021 at 7:01 PM

July Newsletter

CSGV/EFSGV Newsletter - July 2021 The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Donor Newsletter                 July Newsletter     GOOD AFTERNOON John,   We are pleased to share the good work of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV…
  Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 10:05 PM

July 4th Weekend Gun Violence Calls for Action

Dear John,   Over the Fourth of July weekend, Americans once again experienced the consequences of a deadly epidemic of gun violence. As many celebrated our country’s highest ideals, the stark contradiction between idealism and reality played out on America's street…
  Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
July 6, 2021 at 11:50 PM

CSGV calls for action following deadly July 4th weekend

In Wake of Deadly 4th of July Weekend, Gun Violence Prevention Advocates Call for Legislative Action to Reduce Violence   WASHINGTON -- Over the Fourth of July weekend, Americans once again experienced the consequences of a deadly epidemic of gu…
  Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 9:32 PM

Gun Violence Prevention Progress: It Starts at the State Level

Dear John,   Colorado Governor Jared Polis took decisive action on Saturday, signing a historic set of gun violence prevention legislation into law to keep Colorado families, communities, and localities safe from gun violence.   Colorado has far…
  Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 10:31 PM

A conversation about ‘Ghost Guns’

‘Ghost’ guns are privately made firearms that can be assembled from kits or 3D-printed and that lack a serial number. Increasingly over the past few years, law enforcement has been recovering these guns that are used as untraceable weapons in vi…
  Josh Horwitz · [email protected]
June 16, 2021 at 5:45 PM

Tell your Senators: #ConfirmChipman to Head ATF!

Dear CSGV Supporter,    America is a nation under fire. We are witnessing mass shootings and increasing trauma caused by guns on a daily basis. It is essential that our top law enforcement agency charged with reducing the number of illegal guns …
  #WearOrange to Call for Action · [email protected]
June 4, 2021 at 8:41 PM

#WearOrange to Call for Action

Dear John,   Today is the beginning of #WearOrangeWeekend to demand an end to gun violence. Wearing orange to bring attention to gun violence was started by friends and family to honor the life of Hadiya Pendleton, who at 15 was fatally shot in …
  CSGV · [email protected]
June 2, 2021 at 7:34 PM

June Newsletter: June is Gun Violence Prevention Month Code

CSGV/EFSGV Newsletter - June 2021 The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Donor Newsletter                 June Newsletter: June is Gun Violence Prevention Month     GOOD AFTERNOON John,   We are pleased to share the good work of t…
  Josh Horwitz · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 5:28 PM

Confirm David Chipman: Addressing our Gun Violence Epidemic Requires Strong Leadership at Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

CSGV, the nation’s oldest gun violence prevention organization, believes that David Chipman’s experience, leadership and integrity make him uniquely qualified to bring the ATF into the 21st century and curb the flow of illegal and stolen guns into American communities. CSGV urged the Sena…
  Josh Horwitz · [email protected]
May 25, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Tell your Senators #ConfirmChipman to Head ATF!

Dear Supporter,    America is a nation under fire. We are witnessing mass shootings and trauma caused by guns on a daily basis. It is essential that our top law enforcement agency in charge of reducing the number of illegal guns on our streets i…
  Josh Horwitz · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM

What is Kevin McCarthy Hiding?

The events of January 6th were a direct attack on our American democracy. It was a violent attempt to overthrow an American election. A failed coup that must never be forgotten, ignored, or excused. Dear Supporter,   Yesterday, Many House Republ…
  CSGV · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 8:33 PM

May Update from CSGV and EFSGV

CSGV/EFSGV Newsletter - May 2021 The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Donor Newsletter                 May newsletter         We are pleased to share the good work of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) and Educational Fun…
  Josh Horwitz · [email protected]
May 4, 2021 at 3:05 PM

The Elephant in the Room

As President Biden made gun violence prevention a central theme of his first joint address to Congress this week. Wayne LaPierre defending his use of NRA funds for his Botswana getaway in bankruptcy court. One side is leading the effort for a safer and more secure nation, the other is dec…
  Josh Horwitz · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 5:12 PM

WATCH LIVE: CSGV Testifying Before Senate on ERPO Laws

Tomorrow, the Executive Director of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Executive Director Josh Horwitz will be testifying before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution Tomorrow, the Executive Director of the Coalition to Stop Gun V…
  Josh Horwitz · [email protected]
April 20, 2021 at 3:33 PM

WEDNESDAY: Gun violence experts, Rep. Carbajal hold briefing on extreme risk laws

In light of Indiana mass shooting, public health, legal, congressional and law enforcement voices to discuss how extreme risk protection order laws can save lives when designed well and properly implemented. ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** VIRTUAL BRIEFING …
  The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 7:34 PM

Now is the time to expand support for local leaders

Dear John,    In light of recent events, we at the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) have taken time to reflect on the opportunities to expand gun violence prevention that lie ahead -- and the best way to seize those opportunities.    I outli…
  Josh Horwitz · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 6:59 PM

Help Us Build on this Momentum

The atmosphere was incredible yesterday at the White House as President Biden unveiled a series of executive orders aimed at curbing the number of gun violence deaths and injuries each year. Dear Supporter,    The atmosphere was incredible yeste…
  CSGV · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 8:48 PM

April Update from CSGV and EFSGV

CSGV/EFSGV Newsletter - April 2021 The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Donor Newsletter                 April Newsletter               Introducing J. Sandy Bartlett     …
  Josh Horwitz · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 4:34 PM

President Biden’s Gun Violence Prevention Leadership Means Congress Must Act

CSGV welcomes Biden administration’s much-needed executive orders, celebrates inclusion of extreme risk protection orders   President Biden’s Gun Violence Prevention Leadership Means Congress Must Act   CSGV welcomes Biden administration’s much-…
  The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence · [email protected]
April 6, 2021 at 7:45 PM

Gun Violence is a Public Health Crisis

Dear John,   It is National Public Health Week, and as our nation faces one public health crisis in COVID-19, we must also reckon with another public health emergency: gun violence. At the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV…
  Jen Pauliukonis and Lauren Footman · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 4:29 PM

We Stand with the Women in Gun Violence Prevention for Women’s History Month

Dear John,   Women have long been at the forefront of gun violence prevention efforts, informed by their own lived experiences. As women, mothers, daughters, sisters or neighbors, women often have a grim front-row seat to the…
  Josh Horwitz · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 5:23 PM

Time for Action

Dear John,    It’s been a difficult week. As flags flew at half mast, we mourned the senseless killing of eight people -- six of whom were Asian women -- in the Atlanta area. Then, once again, we had to face the tragic consequences of the uniquely American epidemic of gun violence. On Monday,…
  Josh Horwitz · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 4:47 PM

CSGV Statement: Boulder Grocery Shooting is Stark Reminder that Epidemic of Gun Violence Must be Treated as Urgent Public Health Crisis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 23, 2021   MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence [email protected]; 828-712-7603   Boulder Grocery Shooting is Stark Reminder that Epidemic of Gun Violence Must be Treated as Urgent Public Health Crisis   Coalition to Stop Gun Violenc…
  CSGV · [email protected]
March 17, 2021 at 10:00 PM

U.S. House Passes Gun Violence Prevention Provisions Critical to Protect Women from Domestic Abuse

        FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2021   MEDIA CONTACT Julia Friedmann, West End Strategy Team   [email protected]; cell: 202.702.3022   U.S. House Passes Gun Violence Prevention Provisions Critical to Protect Women from Domestic Abuse VAWA reauthorization clo…
  CSGV · [email protected]
March 11, 2021 at 5:45 PM

Universal Background Checks on All Gun Sales & Charleston Loophole Pass U.S. House in Historic Win for Community Safety

Universal Background Checks on All Gun Sales & Charleston Loophole Pass U.S. House in Historic Win for Community Safety   Overwhelmingly popular policies pass the House of Representatives with bipartisan support, move to Senate   WASHINGTON (March 11, 2021) — Today, lawmakers in the Hou…
  Josh Horwitz · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 7:22 PM

Did you see Obama's tweet?

Dear John,   This week, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence and our sister organization the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence released a new report -- A Public Health Crisis Decades in the Making: A Review of the 2019 CDC Gun Mortality Data.   And it got someone’s attention…   Even …
  CSGV · [email protected]
February 23, 2021 at 10:50 PM

Report: The impact of guns across the U.S.

Today, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence and the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence are releasing the first major analysis of the most recent U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) firearm mortality data showing the breadth and depth of America’s gun violence epidemic.   For the third con…