The End Gun Violence Committee keeps track of common sense firearm legislation, such as responsible gun ownership, from several credited resources to provide opportunities for legislative advocacy in Harrisburg and local communities as well as community actions such as demonstrations. As part of UUJusticePA “we look to build and work with a coalition of groups to spread the message of peaceful solutions to conflict.
For more information or to get engaged, email endgunviolence@usguu.org

See The Philadelphia Inquirer‘s article of November 22 on the healing garden planted by Moms Bonded By Grief. Planting gardens in communities decreases gun violence and crime in general. Mea Schiff participated in the groundbreaking and tree planting for this Moms Bonded By Grief healing garden as a representative of USG’s End Gun Violence committee working with Moms Bonded By Grief, who are supported by Moms Demand Action. 

What we’re encouraging right now:

Building a Future without Gun Violence: SUMMIT in Philadelphia – Tuesday, April 16 – Wednesday, April 17 Learn solutions to target firearms’ suppliers while focusing on community healing and wellness. Find methods that shift the burden of the gun violence crisis to the gun industry. Learn best practices, share policy and programmatic strategies, and create action plans to build a safer Philadelphia. Organized by Brady United Against Gun Violence & CeaseFire PA. For more information and to register CLICK HERE.

Building a Future without Gun Violence: SUMMIT in Philadelphia – Tuesday, April 16 – Wednesday, April 17
Learn solutions to target firearms’ suppliers while focusing on community healing and wellness. Find methods that shift the burden of the gun violence crisis to the gun industry. Learn best practices, share policy and programmatic strategies, and create action plans to build a safer Philadelphia. Organized by Brady United Against Gun Violence & CeaseFire PA. For more information and to register CLICK HERE.

CeaseFire Pa is organizing another End Gun Violence Advocacy Dayin Harrisburg for May 7. For the Advocacy day last year, over 500 Pa citizens descended on Harrisburg demanding sensible gun laws. The PA House of Representatives responded and passed historic gun laws. Now we must demand that the PA Senate pass these laws. Advocate for new laws to protect our children and citizens of Pa.

Buses will be available for free.
Last year USG had 13 people attend.  Let’s beat that number this year!