Communities Fighting Back to Prevent Firearm Violence

Can communities sustain the fight against firearm violence amid shrinking federal support? In Newark, New Jersey, local funders and advocates are showing what’s possible.

This panel brings together public health leaders, funders, and community advocates for a conversation on how democratizing access to data can empower community organizations as collaborators for public safety, and how funders can invest in, scale, and sustain these efforts. Although this discussion is rooted in Newark’s urban setting, the approaches highlighted offer valuable lessons for all funders interested in community safety.

Speakers Include:

• Alejandro Giménez Santana, Executive Director, Newark Public Safety Collaborative, Rutgers University
• Will Simpson, Strengthen Community Power Strategy Officer, Victoria Foundation
• Rey Chavis, Executive Director, Newark Community Street Team
• Michael Schmidt, Executive Director and CEO, Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey (Moderator)

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