Will you sponsor a student to attend Albany Advocacy Day?
Students throughout the U.S. have re-energized the gun violence prevention movement. That’s why we’re working to bring more students from more locations throughout the state to this year’s Albany Advocacy Day field trip on Tuesday, May 15. On this exciting day, students will have a unique opportunity to: Meet with state lawmakers from their districts. Share... Read More
Student Leader to Speak at Westchester Benefit
Student leader Kelly Marx, a Westchester March For Our Lives organizer, has joined the evening’s roster for the NYAGV Education Fund’s 2018 Westchester Regional Benefit on April 26. Students throughout the country have galvanized the gun violence prevention movement. Join us to honor gun violence prevention veterans and to support the next generation of leaders!... Read More
NYAGV Members Meeting Discusses Legislation, Education Initiatives
Thanks to NYAGV members who attended Tuesday’s NYAGV Members Meeting in Manhattan. Attendees heard from: Rebecca Fischer, NYAGV Executive Director, who gave an update on gun-violence-prevention legislation, and urged members to take action on pending legislation. (See below.) Shaina Harrison, Program Director of the NYAGV Education Fund’s ReACTION Youth Program, who discussed working with high school students in high-risk areas... Read More
How Have Your Members of Congress Voted on Gun Bills?
Come election time, let’s use our votes to defeat representatives who have refused to support strong, sensible gun laws. NPR has just posted a useful tool in its post, “How Have Your Members Of Congress Voted On Gun Bills?.” It links to charts showing how each state’s Congressional representatives voted on gun issues over the... Read More
New speakers added! NYAGV Members Meeting – Tuesday, April 17 in NYC
Join us Tuesday and help keep the grassroots momentum going! Attend the NYAGV Members Meeting and find out about the latest developments in gun legislation, school education programs, new student initiatives, and how you can get involved in grassroots efforts to prevent gun violence. Whether you’re already an NYAGV member or you’d like to join... Read More
Youth Ed Students March For Their Lives in D.C.
Our ReACTION Youth Program students were thrilled to be part of the historic DC March For Our Lives! Read More
NYAGV Members Meeting: Tuesday, April 17 in NYC
Join us for an important NYAGV Members Meeting on April 17 in Manhattan! You’ll receive an update on the latest federal and state gun legislation and learn how you can get involved in our grassroots efforts to prevent gun violence. Whether you’re already an NYAGV member or you’d like to join the cause, don’t miss... Read More
Reserve your tickets today! Westchester Regional Benefit – April 26
Join us in Westchester as we honor area leaders in gun violence prevention and support the next generation of GVP advocates! Reserve your tickets today to the NYAGV Education Fund 2018 Westchester Regional Benefit on Thursday, April 26. The event, which benefits youth and community education programs to prevent gun violence, will be held at Mulino’s at... Read More
