How to Support Violence Prevention
The Marion County Youth Violence Prevention Coalition calls for an end to gun violence. We urge all individuals, groups and organizations in Indianapolis to get involved.
The Marion County Youth Violence Prevention Coalition calls for an end to gun violence. We urge all individuals, groups and organizations in Indianapolis to get involved.
Take a stand against gun violence in Indy by adding your personal pledge of peace. By declaring: "I Choose Peace," you're joining a community of individuals committed to creating a safer, healthier, more peaceful future for all.
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Date: Saturday, November 4
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: East Washington Street Library, 2822 E Washington
Join Moms Demand Action for their last in-person organizing meeting for 2023 and learn about the many different ways you can take action to prevent gun violence.
RegisterIndy Center for Conflict Resolution volunteers are the organization’s backbone—helping Indy neighbors across the city resolve conflict safely and build stronger communities together.
More InformationEvidence shows that positive peer and adult mentoring relationships protect youth.
Create positive change in our community by volunteering with one of these programs TODAY!
The 2023 state legislative session may have come to an end, but Congress is in session. Tell your elected officials, we need immediate action to prevent gun violence and save lives. You can advocate for gun safety and gun violence prevention measures such as:
Marion County comprises the entire 7th Congressional District and a portion of the 6th Congressional District. Not sure who your Representative is? Click here to find out.
251 North Illinois Street, Suite 120
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 226-6700
Email: https://www.young.senate.gov/contact/email-todd
Twitter: @SenToddYoung
Facebook: @SenatorToddYoung
115 N. Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 822-8240
Email: https://www.braun.senate.gov/contact-mike
Twitter: @SenatorBraun
Facebook: @SenatorBraun
300 E Fall Creek Pkwy. N. Dr., Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Phone: (317) 283-6516
Email: andre.carson07@mail.house.gov
Twitter: @RepAndreCarson
Facebook: @CongressmanAndreCarson
18 E. Main Street, Suite 210
Greenfield, IN 46140
Phone: (812) 799-5233
Email: https://pence.house.gov/contact
Twitter: @RepGregPence
Facebook: @RepGregPence
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Wear Orange is observed every June. Thousands of people wear the color orange to honor Hadiya Pendleton, who marched in President Obama’s second inaugural parade. One week later, Hadiya was shot and killed on a playground in Chicago. Soon after this tragedy, Hadiya’s friends commemorated her life by wearing orange, the color hunters wear in the woods to protect themselves and others. https://wearorange.org/
Wear Orange / light your home or building orange, take a pic, and share it via social media with the hashtags #WearOrange and #IChoosePeace.