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Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) was founded in 1990.

It brings together Hoosiers concerned about the rising toll of gun violence to seek solutions at the local, state, and national levels.

Join Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) for an interactive strategy session focused on building support, stren...
10/16/2026

Join Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) for an interactive strategy session focused on building support, strengthening partnerships, and identifying ways to make a difference during the upcoming legislative session.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Saturday, November 7, 2026
โฐ 11 a.m.โ€“2:30 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ John H. B***r Community Center | Indianapolis
๐Ÿ™Œ Everyone is welcome!
๐Ÿ’ต Youth ages 15โ€“24 are eligible for a $50 participation stipend.
๐Ÿฅช Lunch will be provided, so please register in advance to help us plan!
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/secure-storage-strategy-session-tickets-2003461578513

๐Ÿ“ฃ Join us for the Secure Storage Strategy Session!How can we turn ideas into action to prevent fi***rm harm in Indiana? ...
10/15/2026

๐Ÿ“ฃ Join us for the Secure Storage Strategy Session!
How can we turn ideas into action to prevent fi***rm harm in Indiana? Join Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) for an afternoon of conversation and strategy building focused on advancing fi***rm secure-storage policies.
๐Ÿ“… Saturday, November 7, 2026
โฐ 11 a.m.โ€“2:30 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ John H. B***r Community Center, Indianapolis
๐Ÿ™Œ Everyone ages 15 and older is welcome! Youth, community members, advocates, and partner organizations are invited to share perspectives, build connections, and help shape strategies for the upcoming legislative session.

๐Ÿ’ต Youth ages 15โ€“24 are eligible for a $50 participation stipend.
๐Ÿฅช Lunch will be provided, so advance registration is requested!
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/secure-storage-strategy-session-tickets-2003461578513

09/27/2026

Knowing the facts is where change begins. ๐Ÿ’™

Su***de is currently the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. While that reality is heavy, itโ€™s not the end of the story. Through education, open conversations, and better access to care, we can change these numbers together.

There is so much more we can do, this ***dePreventionMonth and beyond. Prevention actually works when we show up for one another.

๐Ÿ”— Head to afsp.org/statistics to learn more.

What do you want Indiana to look like in 2027?This fall, young people will come together to learn how advocacy can help ...
09/25/2026

What do you want Indiana to look like in 2027?
This fall, young people will come together to learn how advocacy can help shape the future of fi***rm harm prevention in Indiana.
From Learning to Action: Advocacy Against Fi***rm Harm will focus on building the skills to understand an issue, communicate effectively, connect with decision-makers, and advocate for change.
If youโ€™re ready to move from learning about an issue โ†’ taking action, we want you there.
๐Ÿ“… October 3 + November 7
๐Ÿ’ฐ $60 stipend
๐Ÿ“ Indianapolis
Apply by September 25.
https://forms.gle/2f3eCLtBFhGsFCL9A

Want to learn from people doing this work every day?Participants in From Learning to Action will hear from a range of pr...
09/24/2026

Want to learn from people doing this work every day?
Participants in From Learning to Action will hear from a range of professionals working to address fi***rm harm, including:
โš–๏ธ Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears
๐Ÿ‘ฎ Deputy Chief Kendale Adams, IMPD
๐Ÿฅ Kathryn Lee Fleisher, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
๐Ÿ’œ Caryn C. Burton, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence (recorded remarks)
Youโ€™ll hear different perspectivesโ€”and have the chance to ask questions and connect what youโ€™re learning to your own advocacy.
Applications due September 25.
๐Ÿ“… October 3 + November 7
๐Ÿ’ฐ $60 stipend for participants who attend both sessions
๐Ÿ”— https://forms.gle/ApFy8qXAVqhELWct6

YOUR VOICE. YOUR IDEAS. YOUR ACTION.Want to learn how to turn your concerns into effective advocacy?Join us for From Lea...
09/24/2026

YOUR VOICE. YOUR IDEAS. YOUR ACTION.
Want to learn how to turn your concerns into effective advocacy?
Join us for From Learning to Action: Advocacy Against Fi***rm Harm.
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ October 3 + November 7
๐Ÿ’ฐ $60 stipend
๐Ÿ“ Indianapolis
๐Ÿ“š No prior advocacy experience required
Applications close September 25.
https://forms.gle/i7x3tTAPQuSoiJC87

You donโ€™t have to be an expert to get involved.You just need to be willing to learn, ask questions, and take action.Our ...
09/23/2026

You donโ€™t have to be an expert to get involved.
You just need to be willing to learn, ask questions, and take action.
Our From Learning to Action: Advocacy Against Fi***rm Harm workshops will give young people the opportunity to learn about fi***rm harm prevention, advocacy, and Indianaโ€™s legislative processโ€”and then put those skills into practice.
No prior advocacy experience required.
๐Ÿ“… October 3 + November 7
๐Ÿ’ฐ $60 stipend for participating in both sessions
๐Ÿ“ Indianapolis
Apply by September 25.
https://forms.gle/DjDwi6sYVeB4qidw8

What does a day of youth advocacy training actually look like? ๐Ÿ‘€At From Learning to Action: Advocacy Against Fi***rm Har...
09/23/2026

What does a day of youth advocacy training actually look like? ๐Ÿ‘€
At From Learning to Action: Advocacy Against Fi***rm Harm, participants will:
๐Ÿ”น Learn how fi***rm harm affects Indiana communities
๐Ÿ”น Hear from leaders working in public health, law enforcement, the justice system, and domestic violence prevention
๐Ÿ”น Learn how Indianaโ€™s legislative process works
๐Ÿ”น Build advocacy and communication skills
๐Ÿ”น Connect with other young people who want to make a difference
๐Ÿ”น Begin developing strategies for advocating for secure fi***rm storage
๐Ÿ“… October 3
โฐ 9:30 AMโ€“3 PM
๐Ÿ“ Indianapolis
๐Ÿ’ฐ $60 stipend for participants who attend both October 3 and November 7
Applications are due September 25.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply now: What does a day of youth advocacy training actually look like? ๐Ÿ‘€
At From Learning to Action: Advocacy Against Fi***rm Harm, participants will:
๐Ÿ”น Learn how fi***rm harm affects Indiana communities
๐Ÿ”น Hear from leaders working in public health, law enforcement, the justice system, and domestic violence prevention
๐Ÿ”น Learn how Indianaโ€™s legislative process works
๐Ÿ”น Build advocacy and communication skills
๐Ÿ”น Connect with other young people who want to make a difference
๐Ÿ”น Begin developing strategies for advocating for secure fi***rm storage
๐Ÿ“… October 3
โฐ 9:30 AMโ€“3 PM
๐Ÿ“ Indianapolis
๐Ÿ’ฐ $60 stipend for participants who attend both October 3 and November 7
Applications are due September 25.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply now: https://forms.gle/HiRZfw1Pv4RD8UAn6

Meet the speakers joining us for From Learning to Action: Advocacy Against Fi***rm Harm! ๐ŸŽคOn October 3, young people wil...
09/22/2026

Meet the speakers joining us for From Learning to Action: Advocacy Against Fi***rm Harm! ๐ŸŽค
On October 3, young people will come together to learn about fi***rm harm prevention, advocacy, and how they can make a difference in their communities.
Weโ€™re excited to hear from
๐Ÿ”น Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears
๐Ÿ”น Deputy Chief Kendale Adams, IMPD
๐Ÿ”น Kathryn Fleisher, Johns Hopkins
๐Ÿ”น Caryn C. Burton, ICADV โ€” recorded remarks

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, October 3 | 9:30 AMโ€“3 PM
๐Ÿ“ Indianapolis
Learn more and apply by September 25.
๐Ÿ”— https://forms.gle/QV8FaqFKuDjekZap9
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