Past Events

Firearm Policies, Trends, and New Findings On Political Violence
Presented at the May 2023 SD4GVP monthly meeting by Dr. Garen Wintemute. Garen J. Wintemute is a renowned expert on the public health crisis of gun violence and a pioneer in the field of injury epidemiology and prevention of firearm violence, which results in...

In-Person Events, July-December 2022
December 17, 2022: 10th Annual Vigil for Victims of Gun Violence - St. Paul's Cathedral December 17, 2022: Toy Giveaway at Willie Henderson Sports Complex December 3, 2022: La Mesa Gun Buyback November 30, 2022: Gratitude Gathering - County Supervisors Proclamation...

10th Annual Vigil For All Victims of Gun Violence
December 17, 2022 We remember the victims and Move forward together to end gun violence. Our Speakers & Contributors The Very Reverend Penny BridgesDean, St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral where diversity is respected, encouraged and protected; member, Mayor’s...

Giving Tuesday — Gun Locks for Gun Violence Prevention
HELP US END GUN VIOLENCE Today is Giving Tuesday and we know you will receive many requests to support charitable organizations. Why does San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention deserve your donation this year? Because there is a clear and present threat on the...

Getting Back into the Community – 2022 Events
Cautiously shaking off the pandemic blues in early 2022, San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention has gradually resumed participating in live, community events.July 17, 2022: San Diego Pride Parade and Festival June 30, 2022: Season of Peace launch - Press...

June 11 Event — Wear Orange for Gun Violence Awareness Month
Join us on Saturday, June 11, 2022, for our annual Wear Orange event commemorating Gun Violence Awareness Month. This year's event is from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Jeremy Henwood Park in the City Heights neighborhood of San Diego. We're collaborating with Shaphat Outreach...

Special Benefit for Survivors Empowered in San Diego on February 19
UPDATE: The tour’s San Diego kickoff with SD4GVP was a well-attended, powerful experience. Your generous donations will help Lonnie and Sandy Phillips on their 2022 tour as they connect survivors of gun violence all across the nation. See Fox 5 News Coverage of the...

Ninth Annual Vigil for Victims of Gun Violence
On December 12, San Diegans for Gun Violence Prevention (SD4GVP) came together to commemorate the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, on December 14, 2012. We met as a local partner in the ninth annual, nationwide vigil led by the Newtown...
U.N. Info Session | Gun Violence and Domestic Abuse, Exploring the Connection
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Cruising for Peace Means No Shots Fired
Cruising around town in a stylish low rider on a Saturday afternoon? How does that prevent gun violence? The recent Cruise for Peace was part of San Diego's "No Shots Fired" program, which kicked off last spring when city government and law enforcement leaders called...