In honor of #GVSurvivorsWeek, we recognize the many unheralded nonprofits working to be A Fan of Change here in Philadelphia.

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This #GVSURVIVORSWEEK we're sharing stories from survivors of gun violence. I will never forget the horror & helplessness I felt that day when I heard about Sandy Hook. I thought surely THAT would be the thing that caused America to #DoSomethingToEndGunViolence I found MOMSDEMANDACTION.ORG shortly afterward and remain committed to fighting for #CommonSenseGunLaws. Read Abby's story and more at MomentsThatSurvive.org
https://momentsthatsurvive.org/tribute/abbey-clements-2/
Moments That Survive: Abbey

Twenty innocent first grade children and six of my colleagues were killed.

Everytown for Gun Safety
By early February, more Americans are killed with guns than are killed in other high-income nations in an entire year. During National Gun Violence Survivors Week, read survivors stories at http://MomentsThatSurvive.org/NGVSW #GVSurvivorsWeek #Everytown
National Gun Violence Survivors Week

During the week we take stock of the terrible human toll of America’s gun violence crisis—and recommit ourselves to supporting survivors with action.

Everytown for Gun Safety

If you live in the U.S. odds are that you know a victim or survivor of gun violence.

By early February, more Americans are killed with guns than are killed in other high-income nations in an ENTIRE YEAR.

This is why the first week of February is recognized as #GVSurvivorsWeek in the U.S.

During National Gun Violence Survivors Week, read survivors’ stories and share your own at:

🌐 https://MomentsThatSurvive.org/NGVSW

#GVSurvivorsWeek @sociology @publichealth
#PublicHealth #prevention #violence

National Gun Violence Survivors Week

During the week we take stock of the terrible human toll of America’s gun violence crisis—and recommit ourselves to supporting survivors with action.

Everytown for Gun Safety

‘Absolutely repulsive’: Some House Republicans are now wearing an #assaultweapon lapel pin

U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) called wearing the pins "freaking sick," and noted "they are doing it during #GVSurvivorsWeek," the hashtag for National #Gun Violence Survivors Week. #gunviolence #gop #republicans

https://www.rawstory.com/absolutely-repulsive-some-house-republicans-are-now-wearing-an-weapon-lapel-pin/

‘Absolutely repulsive’: Some House Republicans are now wearing an assault weapon lapel pin

At least three House Republicans this week began wearing pins in the shape of an assault weapon on their clothing. U.S. Rep. George Santos (R-NY), U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), and U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) were all caught on camera with the pins, leading some to express outrage.U.S. Rep. ...

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Nearly 120 people die, and over 200 are wounded, by gun violence every single day in America.

❤️ Their stories deserve to be heard.

Join me this #GVSurvivorsWeek in uplifting survivors’ voices by sharing their stories.

This is my story:

🌐 https://momentsthatsurvive.org/tribute/jens-dad/

#prevention #TDVAM #publichealth #gunviolence @stopTDV @publichealth @sociology

Moments that Survive

Jennifer was a senior in high school when her ex-boyfriend killed her with a firearm.

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