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From: Jon Grabelle Herrmann <[email protected]>
Date: March 19, 2013 12:26:11 PM EDT
Subject: [UCNeighbors] local anti-gun violence event
Sharing this event info:
Addressing Gun Violence, Exploring Grass-Roots Solutions
With speakers from Philadelphia CeaseFire and Heeding God’s Call
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
6:30pm-8:00pm
Calvary Center for Community & Culture, 48th Street & Baltimore
Avenues
At the State of the Union a few weeks ago, President Obama spoke to
the country calling upon those of us who care about ending gun
violence to speak out and get involved. Even as we call and write
our elected officials, many of us are eager to get involved in our
own communities. How can we be part of changing the reality that
affects so many in our city?
Hear from leaders of two organizations engaged in grass-roots
efforts to stem the tide of gun violence and learn how you can
support and get involved with those efforts. Philadelphia CeaseFire
is an evidence based public health violence intervention program at
Temple Univ. School of Medicine that treats violence as a disease
utilizing data, credible messengers, and community mobilization
strategies. Heeding God’s Call helps faith communities both to
stand witness to gun violence and to pressure local gun stores into
adopting practices that will deter straw purchasing.
This is the second gathering on “Addressing Gun Violence” organized
by Kol Tzedek Synagogue, West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship, and
Calvary United Methodist Church. All three congregations are part
of POWER, Philadelphians Organized to Witness, Empower and Rebuild,
an organization dedicated to opportunity and justice for
Philadelphians. If you have questions, contact [email protected].
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Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Herrmann
Kol Tzedek
215.747.3697
[email protected]
www.kol-tzedek.org
