The Gun Violence Prevention program helps equip Pennsylvania’s youth with the life skills and lessons that allow them to succeed. Our evidence-based classes and facilitator-led programming strive to give participants new ways to deal with various stressful and dangerous situations without needing to resort to violence. In addition, we partner with local businesses and organizations to help our participants receive career training and opportunities that might not be available to them. We strive to offer our participants a safe space to discuss difficult situations and grow as individuals.
Program Details
The weekly programs are led by a facilitator who designs sessions to enhance communication and teach participants better ways to express themselves. We partner with local non-profits (such as the Art Apologues and Metal/Ironworkers) to supplement our teachings by offering career readiness workshops and promoting positive mental and emotional health. In addition, we offer career placement and advancement opportunities for our participants, partnering with major companies such as Target.
Weekly programming in Philadelphia
- Mondays at Dimplez4Dayz (3509 Haverford Avenue) from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Wednesdays at the Nomo Foundation (925 North Broad Street) from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Thursdays at the Christian Street YMCA (1724 Christian Street) from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
How to get involved!
Members of the community are welcome to attended the weekly program sessions. There is no cost to participate.
Register your interest in participating in the Gun Violence Prevention Program by filling out the form below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes – we run programming with the juvenile justice system for one session which is closed to the public, but the others are open.
No, we are open to all!