NYAGV Launches #PowerInPlace
With schools closed and gun violence on the rise, the New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Education Fund is launching #PowerInPlace: An online education program and source of strength, stability, and safety for students whose communities are most impacted by COVID-19 and gun violence. Read More
2019 Annual Benefit Honorees Announced
–New York State Legislators, Youth Activists, and Award-Winning Author to Be Honored at the October 28 Gala– The NYAGV Education Fund has announced the honorees for its 2019 Annual Benefit on October 28 in New York City. The event supports NYAGV youth and community education programs. (Click here to reserve your tickets and sponsorship.) The... Read More
Mentorship Students Discuss the Narratives of Gun Violence
Several narratives have taken hold in the media and in public discussion about gun violence in America. But are all of these narratives true? At the August 1 Miller Mentorship workshop, the students examined these narratives by: Putting their assumptions about gun violence to the test; Exploring aspects of the gun violence debate that they... Read More
New Miller Mentorship Program Trains Youth Activists
This summer our new Miller Mentorship Program is training seven high school students to make change in their communities. The mentees–who participate in our ReACTION Youth Program during the school year–are exploing how gun Read More
New Summer Youth Education Programs Underway
The NYAGV Education Fund has launched two new youth-led summer programs to train youth advocates! Miller Mentorship Program: This summer we’re empowering our students to step out of the classroom and advocate in their communities. Our outstanding team of youth leaders and staff are mentoring seven high school students who participated in our school-based ReACTION... Read More
