Together we can end gun violence
We believe that every church in America has a role to play in the life-saving work of ending gun violence. Faith Leaders for Ending Gun Violence is equipping and empowering churches and faith leaders to put their prayers in action and help reduce instances of gun violence in communities across the country.
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OUR CORE STRATEGY
Serving & Equipping
Faith Communities
Faith Leaders for Ending Gun Violence is putting prayers into action to end the scourge of gun violence that plagues our country.
Every church and house of worship in America can contribute to reducing gun violence in their communities. When the unique gifts of faith communities are applied to gun violence prevention efforts, lasting impacts can be made at both local and national levels.
Faith Action Map
We are developing a national database of faith-led gun violence prevention initiatives across the county, making it possible for faith leaders to connect with each other and to existing and emerging work in their communities.
Empowering Local Efforts
We connect and coordinate local and regional efforts to amplify engagement and impact.
Local Faith Leader Meetings/Trainings
We organize and facilitate meetings and trainings with faith leaders across the county, equipping them with effective strategies for using their gifts to help prevent gun violence.
Mobilization & Advocacy
We mobilize faith community responses and amplify faith-led activities including public vigils, voter registration events, gun buybacks / firearm disabling events, neighborhood walks, and more.
Founding Partners
We are united by a common goal:
END GUN VIOLENCE
Faith Leaders for Ending Gun Violence is bringing diverse groups of faith leaders together and fostering solidarity around the often divisive issue of guns.
Together, we are leveraging our collective influence, addressing some of the root causes of gun violence, and developing innovative and visionary approaches that transcend denominational and ideological boundaries.
Donate to Make a Difference
We can’t do our work without your help and support. If our efforts have impacted you or you simply appreciate what we’re doing, you’re invited to contribute a recurring or one-time gift to help sustain our work. Together, we can participate in God’s dream of human flourishing!
All donations are tax-deductible and can be made securely online.
Checks can be sent to:
Faith Leaders for Ending Gun Violence
301 A Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
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