NYAGV Ed Fund Holds Virtual Annual Benefit
Joined by volunteers, sponsors, and concerned Americans, New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Education Fund recently held its 2020 Virtual Annual Benefit. For those who missed the show, it’s not too late to watch. Visit www.wepowerin.org and click “Buy Tickets”... Read More
Stand Up to the Threat of Ghost Guns
NYAGV needs your help. Loopholes in New York State law have allowed a growing number of untraceable “ghost guns” and unfinished firearm frames to be built and sold in New York. Read More
Resources to Prevent Gun Violence at Home
With life on pause across New York, economic anxiety rising, and families spending time in confined spaces, gun safety issues within the home are of vital concern – particularly domestic violence, suicides, and unintentional shootings. It is important to... Read More
NYAGV Calls for Additional Program Funding – You Can Help
New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Ed Fund is calling on city leaders to reallocate funds from the NYPD’s outsized budget and invest in evidence-based youth and community programs, like its ReACTION youth empowerment program, which disrupt... Read More
Gun Violence Webinar Set For June 11
June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to learn and teach others about the epidemic of gun violence and its potential solutions. Join New Yorkers Against Gun Violence at noon on Thursday, June 11th for a live webinar... Read More
Youth Over Guns Receives “Safer Tomorrow” Grant from Levi Strauss
Youth Over Guns, NYAGV’s youth advocacy group, has been awarded a 2020 Safer Tomorrow Fund grant by Levi Strauss and Co. Read More
Remote Advocacy Week and the Threat of Ghost Guns
NYAGV students, along with Youth Over Guns advocates, staff and volunteers, recently participated in Remote Advocacy Week – a large-scale virtual advocacy effort. Over 75 students from the Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn met with elected officials, including... Read More
NYAGV Launches #PowerInPlace
With schools closed and gun violence on the rise, New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Education Fund is launching #PowerInPlace: An online education and advocacy program and source of strength, stability, and safety for students whose communities are most impacted by COVID-19 and gun... Read More
