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  The Alliance · [email protected]
February 15, 2024 at 11:31 PM

Tragedy in Kansas City

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day—a day dedicated to celebrating and sharing the precious relationships we have with our loved ones. But now, February 14th will be forever stained by another senseless and violent mass shooting. Hi John,  Yesterday was Valentine’s Day—a day dedicated to celebrating and s…
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  Renée at the Alliance · [email protected]
February 2, 2024 at 11:51 PM

Remembering my brother Arnie

Dear John, I hope this message finds you well. Today marks a significant and solemn anniversary for me, as it has been 28 years since my brother, Arnie, was tragically murdered during a school shooting at Frontier Jr. High School in Moses Lake, Washington.   Sadly, I know the excruciating details of…
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  Renée at the Alliance · [email protected]
February 2, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Arnie would have been 50 years old today

Dear John, I hope this message finds you well. Today marks a significant and solemn anniversary for me, as it has been 28 years since my brother, Arnie, was tragically murdered during a school shooting at Frontier Jr. High School in Moses Lake, Washington.   Sadly, I know the excruciating details of…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
January 6, 2024 at 4:05 PM

Reflecting on January 6th: Progress in Washington State and Our Ambitious Agenda Ahead

As we mark the anniversary of the January 6th insurrection, a day that profoundly underscored the critical intersection between gun violence and the health of our democracy, we find ourselves reflecting on the journey we have embarked upon here in Washington State. This event is a stark reminder of …
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
January 1, 2024 at 3:55 AM

Deadline: Final hour to double your gift!

Dear John, This is your last chance to make a contribution and have it matched to ensure we can support bold gun safety policies in the coming year.   2024 is going to be a critical year. The stakes are high and we cannot achieve our goals without you! A generous donor has offered to match all gifts…
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  The Alliance for Gun Responsibility · [email protected]
January 1, 2024 at 12:40 AM

Your Role in Shaping a Safer 2024

Dear John, As 2023 comes to a close tonight, we stand at the cusp of a new year filled with potential and promise. This year we are extremely proud of the victories we made in our mission to end gun violence: We helped pass a ban on the sale and possession of assault weapons, the deadliest firearms …
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  The Alliance for Gun Responsibility · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 10:30 PM

Don’t wait until it’s too late, John

John, I wanted to be sure you saw this note from April. It was a reminder for me of the stakes of our work—a reminder that so much lies behind every one of the statistics we share. Every person killed by a gun leaves a family and community behind.  An anonymous matching gift challenge has been set,…
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  Dylan O'Connor · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 11:34 PM

Time is Running Out to Double Your Impact!

John, time is running out to make a tax-deductible donation before the year ends! We have an exciting opportunity to double the impact of your contribution through a generous matching gift.  For every dollar you donate, an anonymous donor will match it, doubling the funds available to advance our f…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 9:31 PM

Maximize Your Impact with a Matching Gift!

John - We are only a couple days from the new year and a unique opportunity just knocked on our door. An anonymous matching gift challenge has been set, offering to double every donation made before the year's end. This means your support can have twice the impact on our initiatives. $25 BECOMES $50…
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  April Schentrup · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 3:45 PM

My Daughter Carmen

Hi John,  The holidays are a difficult time for my family. The joy and peace of the season are clouded by what we have lost. Every celebration is a reminder that my daughter Carmen is gone. Carmen was killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida almost six years ago. She was s…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
December 27, 2023 at 8:40 PM

Continue the fight to end gun violence

Thanks to your support John, we have made tremendous progress in the fight against gun violence. This year, our victories included passing eight vital gun violence prevention and community safety bills, defending policies against gun lobbyists, collaborating with community-led violence prevention g…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
December 26, 2023 at 9:26 PM

Ensure a better year ahead

John, As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on just how big a toll gun violence takes on our communities.  Two months ago, the year’s worst mass shooting occurred in Lewiston, ME, when a gunman armed with an assault weapon senselessly killed 18 people and injured 13 others. The truth of our…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
December 25, 2023 at 7:43 PM

Happy Holidays from The Alliance for Gun Responsibility 💗

Dear  John,No matter how you celebrate, we’re wishing you and your loved ones the happiest of holidays. Through every season, your generous support has helped us make make meaningful change in our fight to end gun violence. Thank you for your steadfast commitment to help end this epidemic. Your kin…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 3:56 PM

Let’s keep the momentum UP!

Dear John, As we approach the new year, the shadows of gun violence still linger. Communities across the nation mourned countless lives lost, parents embraced empty chairs at dinner tables, and children hid under desks in fear. Yet, amidst the heartbreak, a spark of hope ignited. This year, the Alli…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
December 14, 2023 at 6:35 PM

Honoring Sandy Hook - Progress and Perseverance

Today marks a solemn but significant milestone- the 11th anniversary of the Sandy Hook tragedy. Eleven years ago, our hearts were shattered by the devastating events at Sandy Hook Elementary School. It was a day that changed us forever, awakening a collective resolve to end the scourge of gun violen…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 12:02 AM

Giving Tuesdat... Deadline Extended

John, we have good news! Our Giving Tuesday match has been EXTENDED until midnight tonight! Yesterday, we fell just short of our $25,000 Giving Tuesday goal. But this campaign is so important that our generous match sponsor has agreed to give us one more chance to reach our goal. This is the last ch…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 5:34 AM

John, don’t miss out on Giving Tuesday

LAST CALL, John! Until 11:59 PM, every $1 you donate to the Alliance for Gun Responsibility becomes $2 thanks to matching funds from a generous donor.   This Giving Tuesday has been extraordinary – but it’s not over yet! In these last few hours, I’m writing an urgent last note in hope that you’ll su…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 2:03 AM

Time is running out on Giving Tuesday

Dear John, Giving Tuesday is nearly over - and so is the chance to have your gift matched. I wanted to make sure we have an opportunity to double your impact on this very important day!  Our midnight match deadline is looming. We`re down to the wire. This is your chance to have your gift DOUBLED! Do…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 29, 2023 at 12:34 AM

Change starts with one person. Today, that person is you!

In the United States, more than 40,000 people die from gun violence each year, and we must take a stand to end this epidemic.  If there`s one donation you make on Giving Tuesday, make it a gift that will help protect and save lives. DONATE Dear John,   Giving Tuesday ends at midnight. Make your firs…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 10:06 PM

Together, we can create lasting change!

Hi John,  There are just a few hours left in Giving Tuesday and we are still short from our $25,000 goal. Can you help us cross the finish line by giving now?   Every dollar we raise toward that goal will support our lifesaving gun violence prevention work in 2024. We are determined to make this the…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 4:16 PM

Today, Your Donation Saves Lives!

Make Your Giving Tuesday Gift Today! Today is the day, John! Giving Tuesday is the biggest fundraising day of the year for organizations like ours because we rely on supporters like you to fuel our lifesaving work.   This year, we are excited to share an incredible MATCH opportunity! A generous gro…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 27, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Giving Tuesday is almost here!

Giving Tuesday is TOMORROW, John! It is the most important fundraising day of the year for organizations like ours as we fight to end the gun violence epidemic.   This year, it is more crucial than ever that we meet our goal so that we can keep working to honor the victims of Lewiston, Half Moon B…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 23, 2023 at 6:39 PM

John, we want to share our gratitude.

We`re thankful for YOU!Dear John, In the face of unprecedented challenges over the past few years, your steadfast support has been a beacon, sustaining our lifesaving movement and enabling us to make meaningful strides in building safer communities. Your generosity and commitment have been the drivi…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 10:45 PM

Giving Tuesday is next week!

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT Dear John, Next week is Giving Tuesday, the kickoff to the season of generosity. Giving Tuesday was created to balance the consumption of Black Friday and Cyber Monday with a collective movement to give back to your community. Our goal this year is to raise $25,000 to sustain our …
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 16, 2023 at 11:34 PM

Give early, John

You can make a difference this Giving Tuesday! Dear John, On November 28th, we celebrate Giving Tuesday; a day when the entire country gets together to show support for nonprofits doing essential work.  This year, Giving Tuesday is going to be bigger than ever and we'd love for you to be a part of i…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
November 9, 2023 at 10:24 PM

Let's Unleash Generosity on GivingTuesday!

Mark your calendar for November 28th Let's Unleash Generosity on GivingTuesday Mark Your Calendars: GivingTuesday is November 28! Giving Tuesday is a day that encourages people to give back in whatever ways they can.   We’re proud to be a part of this global celebration of giving. Follow our social …
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
October 29, 2023 at 9:02 PM

Wrapping Up DV Awareness Month: Reflection, Action, and the U.S. vs. Rahimi Case

As we draw Domestic Violence Awareness Month to a close, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your engagement and support. Your advocacy has been instrumental in elevating the crucial dialogues around the intersectionality of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and gun violence,…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Maine's Crisis is America's Crisis: Take Action Against Gun Violence

We are calling on all of our champions to stand up against this gun violence epidemic. In a tragic event that has stunned Maine and the country at large, what appears to be one man, fatally shot at least 18 people at a bar and a bowling alley in Lewiston. The extensive manhunt involved heavily armed…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
October 26, 2023 at 3:12 AM

Tragic Mass Shooting in Lewiston, Maine

We are reaching out tonight with heavy hearts, following a horrifying mass shooting that is unfolding in Lewiston, Maine. At the time of writing, at least 22 have died and as many as 60 people have been injured. This is an unfolding story. The suspect is still at large and residents were told to she…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 11:18 PM

Empowering Survivors: The Crucial Role of Protection Orders in Combating IPV and Gun Violence

Today, we aim to shed light on an essential legal tool that can protect survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and mitigate gun violence: Protection Orders.John,  Today, we aim to shed light on an essential legal tool that can protect survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and mitigate g…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
October 17, 2023 at 10:45 PM

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to rally against domestic abuse and uplift the stories of survivors. This year, we're zeroing in on an often-overlooked aspect of domestic violence—its lethal relationship with gun violence.John,  October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 7:14 PM

Reminder: Secure Your Spot for an Eye-Opening Conversation on Justice Reform

Time is running out to sign up for the transformative event you won't want to miss—Grand Conversation 4.0, hosted by Grandmothers Against Gun Violence, in collaboration with The Innocence Project. Click here to secure your spot today!John, you don't want to miss this!  Join us virtually, in partners…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
September 29, 2023 at 9:32 PM

Sharing the Good News

Today we have some good news to share about how our work is saving lives. Here’s a shocking statistic - suicide rates by firearm increased throughout the United States by 10% between 2019 and 2021. During this period, firearm suicides were solely responsible for increased suicide rates during the pa…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 3:00 PM

The Importance of Sabbaticals at the Alliance for Gun Responsibility

In our continued mission to eliminate the harm caused by gun violence, we recognize that the intensity and weight of our work can be taxing, both mentally and emotionally. It's for this reason that we enacted a sabbatical policy last year. Dear John,  In our continued mission to eliminate the harm c…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
September 20, 2023 at 7:32 PM

A Step Forward, Modeled on WA’s Leadership

We have some exciting news to share! President Biden has announced the creation of a new federal Office for Gun Violence Prevention. This marks a significant milestone in the ongoing fight against gun violence, a development we’ve been encouraging and eagerly awaiting. Dear John,  We have some excit…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
July 24, 2023 at 8:11 PM

A Major Step Forward: Federal Court Upholds Measure 114 in Oregon

We have some exciting news to share from our neighboring state of Oregon. In a significant development that mirrors our shared goals for responsible gun ownership, the U.S. District Court has ruled in favor of Oregon's Measure 114. This essential legislation, which closely aligns with the principles…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
July 5, 2023 at 10:05 PM

A Call to Action: The Urgent Need for Gun Responsibility Following the Fourth of July Tragedies

We trust that this email finds you well and safe, albeit in the wake of a series of tragic events that unfolded over the long Fourth of July weekend. We find it imperative to immediately address the stark reality of this past weekend's tragedies to raise awareness and demand action NOW. Dear John, W…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 9:26 PM

June News and Monthly Update

June was all about community. Across Washington State, we saw unity in action as we came together to commemorate, celebrate, and campaign against gun violence. Whether by raising awareness through national campaigns, understanding the intersections of systemic injustices, celebrating our diversit…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 30, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Final Chance: Your Support Matters Now More Than Ever

I hope this email finds you in good health and high spirits. I am reaching out to you on behalf of the Alliance to invite you to join our mission in creating safer communities for all.Dear John, I hope this email finds you in good health and high spirits. I am reaching out to you on behalf of the Al…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 10:31 PM

Moving Forward Together After the Parkland Verdict

The Alliance for Gun Responsibility shares in the deep disappointment and grief expressed by the Parkland community following the not-guilty verdict of former Broward County sheriff’s deputy, and Student Resource Officer (SRO), Scot Peterson. We believe this verdict fails to address the pain, loss, …
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 1:18 PM

Your Impact Can Shape a New Tomorrow

As we near the close of the quarter, we are reminded of the importance of community – people like you who stand with us in our pursuit of responsible gun ownership and commonsense legislation.Dear John,As we near the close of the quarter, we are reminded of the importance of community – people like …
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 2:37 AM

Your Dedication is Driving Real Change - Let's Keep Going!

We hope this email finds you safe and well. As we approach the end of this quarter, we can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude toward the community we continue to foster. Your continued dedication and commitment have enabled us to take significant steps toward gun violence prevention …
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 18, 2023 at 1:07 PM

Honoring All Fathers Today

When we think of Father’s Day, we think of “World's #1 Dad” mugs and baseball games. We think of grilling summer meats and prideful speeches with tears at the end. What do you think about, John? When we think of Father’s Day, we think of “World's #1 Dad” mugs and baseball games. We think of grilling…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 12:48 PM

We are heartbroken.

John, I’m not sure how to write this email to you today. A 19-year-old died while at the movies Monday night in Kent, WA. Then, yesterday, a pregnant woman and her unborn child died in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood.  I’ve written many an emergency email, but something about the closeness of these…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 9, 2023 at 5:27 PM

From one motherless daughter to another.

The pain of losing a parent is not something that gets easier. I heard those words bravely spoken by Jenna in the Oregon courthouse yesterday afternoon during the Measure 114 trial. In court, Jenna stated, "I hope that by sharing my personal story today, I can help the court understand a little bit …
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 8, 2023 at 6:59 PM

We are heartbroken, John

News broke this week that the unthinkable happened, once again.News broke this week that the unthinkable happened, once again. Did you attend your high school graduation, John? I did. Did you ever fear that your cap and gown would be bloodstained or riddled with bullet holes? I didn’t.   Shawn Jacks…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 8, 2023 at 3:12 PM

We are headed to Oregon 🌲

The Alliance has been held up as the model for creating and sustaining state-based advocacy and legislation to prevent gun violence. During the past couple of years we have been working with partners on the ground in Oregon and Michigan to support the growing gun violence prevention movement and sav…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 7, 2023 at 5:34 PM

June is here 🏳️‍🌈 🧡

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month. June is Pride Month. We have called upon lawmakers to take meaningful action and have made considerable strides in protecting our most vulnerable communities. BUT, the fight is far from over. June is Gun Violence Awareness Month. June is Pride Month. We have cal…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 6, 2023 at 11:51 PM

Did you hear, John?

News broke just hours ago that two people were shot, one fatally, at a Maryland cemetery during the burial of a 10-year-old girl who fell victim to gun violence just last month. News broke just hours ago that two people were shot, one fatally, at a Maryland cemetery during the burial of a 10-year-ol…
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  The Alliance · [email protected]
June 6, 2023 at 12:14 AM

🧡 This weekend was beautiful thanks to all of you!

Thank you to all who joined us this weekend in Othello Park!Thank you to all who joined us this weekend in Othello Park! So many of our lovely community partners and dedicated civic leaders were present in honor of this lifesaving work. We know that many of our efforts are responding to the latest t…
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