who runs it
Organizations running this strategy · 5
what it looks like in practice
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Distributing basic necessities to program participants SCOTT J BEIGEL MEMORIAL FUND INCdirect serviceProvides essential items such as socks, underwear, and other daily necessities to children participating in the summer camp program.
- Funding summer camperships for at-risk children affected by gun violence SCOTT J BEIGEL MEMORIAL FUND INCgrantmakingAwards grants to support summer sleep-away camp experiences for at-risk, underserved children affected by gun violence. In 2023, distributed $378,000 in grants to fund 262 camperships across six camps in four states; over the past five years, awarded over $1 million in total grant funding.
- Organizing memorial and community events SCOTT J BEIGEL MEMORIAL FUND INCdirect serviceHosts annual "Remembering Scott" events (2021–2023) and "Run 4 Beigel" events in Long Island and Parkland (2019–2023) to honor Scott Beigel and engage the community.
- Providing summer sleep-away camp opportunities for at-risk children SCOTT J BEIGEL MEMORIAL FUND INCdirect serviceSends at-risk, underserved children affected by gun violence to full two-week summer sleep-away camps. Supported 262 children in 2023 and a total of 431 children to date through funded camperships in multiple states.
- Advocating for gun safety legislation and policy change EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND INCadvocacyAdvocates for gun safety laws at the federal, state, and local levels, including efforts to block federal concealed carry reciprocity, ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, regulate ghost guns and DIY machine guns, and improve reporting of crime guns. Achieved legislative victories in multiple states including California, Connecticut, Maryland, New York, Virginia, Washington, Rhode Island, Utah, and Illinois.
- Building bipartisan coalitions for gun safety EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND INCadvocacySupports a bipartisan coalition of over 2,000 current and former mayors advocating for gun safety legislation, improved enforcement, and investment in victim services and violence intervention programs.
- Conducting research on gun violence and its policy implications EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND INCresearchConducts and publishes research on gun violence, including the impact of large-capacity magazines in mass shootings, trends in gun violence, and policy analysis to inform public debate and legislative action.
- Engaging in litigation to challenge harmful gun laws and support survivors EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND INCadvocacyProvides legal representation to survivors of gun violence and engages in litigation to challenge harmful gun laws and advance legal victories in support of gun safety.
- Funding electoral and advocacy campaigns to support gun safety candidates EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND INCadvocacyFunds advocacy efforts and electoral campaigns to support candidates who prioritize gun safety, including a nearly $1M investment in TV and digital ads and field programs for Judge Susan Crawford’s Wisconsin Supreme Court campaign.
- Offering firearm safety training for gun owners EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND INCdirect serviceProvides online firearm safety training courses through the Train SMART initiative for both first-time and experienced gun owners.
- Operating grassroots and volunteer mobilization networks EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND INCadvocacyRuns the nation's largest grassroots volunteer network with over 400 local groups and a chapter in every state, mobilizing more than 11 million people including students, teachers, mayors, and survivors to advocate for gun safety policies.
- Providing public education and resources on gun violence prevention EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND INCadvocacyProduces educational resources, action guides, and graphics to inform the public about gun violence, counter myths, and promote gun safety advocacy.
- Supporting gun violence survivors through leadership development and storytelling EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND INCcapacity buildingProvides leadership development and support to survivors of gun violence through the Everytown Survivor Network and Survivor Fellowship program, empowering them to share personal stories and advocate for policy change.
- Create gun safety and responsibility campaigns EVOLVE TOGETHER INCadvocacyDevelops and promotes campaigns focused on gun safety and responsible firearm use.
- Advocacy on victims' assistance, SDGs, and weapons control GLOBAL ACTION TO PREVENT WAR AND ARMED CONFLICT INCadvocacyEngages in advocacy and collaboration on victims' assistance, implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), conventional weapons control, and nuclear disarmament.
- Advocating for a UN Emergency Peace Service (UNEPS) GLOBAL ACTION TO PREVENT WAR AND ARMED CONFLICT INCadvocacyAdvocates for the creation of a standing UN Emergency Peace Service (UNEPS) for early deployment in atrocity crime prevention and peacekeeping operations.
- Advocating for institutional mechanisms to prevent mass atrocities GLOBAL ACTION TO PREVENT WAR AND ARMED CONFLICT INCadvocacyAdvocates for the implementation and reform of international mechanisms such as the Responsibility to Protect and Security Council veto reform to address mass atrocities effectively.
- Advocating for phased disarmament and defensive defense policies GLOBAL ACTION TO PREVENT WAR AND ARMED CONFLICT INCadvocacyAdvocates for reducing national military forces through a phased disarmament process and promotes state adoption of defensive defense policies.