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 firearm harm prevention in Indiana. 💰 $60 stipend Apply TODAY forms.gle/2f3eCLtBFhGs...

🗳️ Do you know your voter status? Before you make your voting plan, take a moment to check your voter registration and make sure your information is up to date. 📲 Check your status: indianavoters.in.gov Then, mark your calendar: 📅 Early Voting: October 6 – November 2 🗳️ Election Day: November 3

You don’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 Firearm Harm workshops will give young people the opportunity to learn—and then put their skills into practice.

Our September newsletter is here! 🗞️ Catch up on what’s happening with Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence—from upcoming events and youth advocacy opportunities to ways you can help build a safer Indiana. 📬 mailchi.mp/f7de99a0328f...

Walk with us in support of suicide prevention, remember those lost, and help bring hope to those affected by suicide. 💙 📅 September 12 📍 Military Park, Indianapolis 🕒 Walk starts at 3 PM Register and join our team: ⁠https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/team/393571 #TogetherWeCanSaveLives

‼️ From Learning to Action: Advocacy Against Firearm Harm — October 3 ‼️ Join us for a hands-on leadership experience designed to empower the next generation of advocates. 💰 Earn a $60 stipend for attending both sessions (October 3 & November 7)! 👉 Apply today! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Suicide is a serious public health issue. In 2024: • 1,175 Hoosiers died by suicide. • Among Hoosiers ages 15–34, the suicide rate increased 7% from 2023 to 2024. • Firearms were involved in 65% of suicide deaths. #SuicidePrevention #Indiana #988Lifeline

📣 There has been a date change for the first session of From Learning to Action. Instead of 8/22, it will now be held on 10/3. Applications are still being accepted, but spots are limited. Apply today! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

📅 SAVE THE DATE! Join HCGV and Moms Demand Action on January 25, 2027 for Secure Firearm Storage Advocacy Day. We’re bringing together individuals, organizations, advocates, and community members who care about preventing firearm harm. 📍Stay tuned for registration information.

📣 We're just 🔟 days away from the first session of From Learning to Action. Seats are filling up fast; get your application in soon! 💰 Earn a $60 stipend by attending both sessions! 📅 August 22 & November 7, 2026 ⏰ 9:30 AM to 3 PM 📍 John H. Boner Community Center 📝 Applications due August 15!

📣 Young leaders, this opportunity is for you! 💰 Earn a $60 stipend by attending both sessions! 📅 August 22 & November 7, 2026 ⏰ 9:30 AM–3 PM 📍 John H. Boner Community Center 📝 Applications due August 15! 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

📚 Join Our August Book Discussion Looking to deepen your understanding of the factors that contribute to gun violence in America? Join us for a thoughtful discussion of Unforgiving Places by Jens Ludwig. 📅 Thursday, August 13 🕖 7:00 PM 💻 Zoom 👉 Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1IIN...

One of the worst possible outcomes of leaving a gun unsecured is the serious injury or death of someone you love. But there are other serious consequences to unsecured guns, like a teen using your firearm to carry out a school shooting, or a gun being stolen from your vehicle and used in a crime.

What you'll gain by participating in From Learning: To Action: ✅ Leadership Experience ✅ Advocacy Skills ✅ Public Policy Knowledge ✅ New Connections ✅ A $60 Stipend If this sounds like something you're interested in, learn more and apply now at: forms.gle/hkwLHwUD44G9...

Don't miss this opportunity to speak up before the August 4 deadline. #SkiptheCounter eliminates in-person interactions with licensed gun dealers, who can often identify warning signs of trafficking, straw purchases, or individuals in crisis. 🔗 www.everytown.org/the-trump-ad...

📣 Applications are LIVE! Join HCGV’s From Learning to Action: Advocacy Against Firearm Harm on Aug. 22 & Nov. 7. Build leadership and advocacy skills alongside other young people committed to preventing firearm harm in Indiana. Apply today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

📚 Get Reading! Upcoming book discussion on Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence by Jens Ludwig. Coming late summer/early fall, this discussion will explore the causes of gun violence and what they mean for prevention and policy. More details will be announced soon.

👀 Save the date… Big things are happening on August 22. We're bringing together young people from across Indiana for a new leadership experience focused on advocacy, public policy, and preventing firearm harm. Stay tuned for details.

HCGV is excited to invite young people to participate in From Learning to Action: Advocacy Against Firearm Harm, a two-part leadership experience designed to empower the next generation of advocates. Help shape a statewide effort to reduce firearm deaths and injuries. Application opens soon.

☀️💙 As you protect your family from sunburn, dehydration, and water hazards, don't forget one more important safety step: secure firearm storage. ✅ Store firearms locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition. ✅ Ask: "Is there an unlocked gun in the home?"

🎬 Film & Discussion: All the Empty Rooms Join us for a powerful evening of film and conversation. This film follows a 7-year-long project to document the empty bedrooms of children killed in school shootings. 📅 Thursday, August 27 🕖 7:00–9:00 PM 📍 St. Luke's UMC 🔗 act.everytown.org/event/moms-d...

💜 Join Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence at the #OutoftheDarkness Indianapolis Walk on September 12, 2026! Suicide prevention is an important part of gun violence prevention. Register and walk with our team: afspwalks.donordrive.com/team/393571

As kids enjoy longer days & more freedom, safety matters even more. 🔒 Store guns locked, unloaded, & separate from ammunition. 🗣️ Before your kid visits a friend’s home, ask: “Is there an unlocked gun in the home?” 📚 Talk to your kids about safety, conflict resolution, & what to do if they see a gun.

Spent the afternoon with friends and advocates at @momsdemandaction.org Indianapolis #WearOrange picnic. Every orange shirt, conversation, and action step is a reminder that we all have a role to play in ending gun violence. 🧡 #WearOrangeWeekend #EndGunViolence

As sure as Hollywood drops sequels in the summer, here comes another dog-shoots-human story. #dogshootsman #DefensiveGunUse #MythBusting #goodguywithagun #dogs #SafeStorage armedwithreason.substack.com/p/dog-shoots...

🌈 This Pride Month, we honor the strength and resilience of LGBTQ+ communities—and we reaffirm our commitment to safety for all. 🏳️‍🌈 Everyone deserves to live free from fear, with dignity, safety, and pride. #PrideMonth #DisarmHate #LGBTQRights #GunViolenceIsAPrideIssue

On June 5, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we will #WearOrange to call attention to our nation’s preventable gun violence crisis, which takes nearly 47,000 lives every single year.

Thanks to all who showed up for peace. ✌🏿✌🏾✌🏽✌🏼✌🏻 The Peace Walk is always a reminder that change happens when we all come together. #EndGunViolence #PeaceWalk #NYVPW #StrongerTogether

During National Youth Violence Prevention Week, it’s important to understand what youth violence looks like in our own communities. Prevention starts with awareness, community engagement, and access to resources. This week, take time to learn, share, and be part of the solution. #NYVPW #DidYouKnow

It's almost time. Let’s come together for peace and a safer Indianapolis. 📍 Riverside Park, 1856 Burdsal Parkway, Indianapolis 🌭 5:30 PM | 🎤 6:00 PM | 🚶 6:30 PM 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/indianapol... @mccoyouth.bsky.social #NYVPW #endgunviolence #enoughisenough