Chi-Town GVP Summit
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Justice & Legal
- Politics
Location
210 E. Ellis AveLibertyville, IL 60048 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
Chi-Town Gun Violence Prevention Summit aims to bring engaged and active youth together in an environment that stimulates creativity and inspiration so that they can collaborate and work towards a common goal of preventing gun violence -- especially focusing on youth in Chicago and youth of color that go unnoticed.
Description
Chi-Town GVP Summit is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to protecting all children from gun violence in schools, homes, and communities. CTGVPS champions a holistic policy platform that promotes gun safety, youth mental health, and violence prevention education, along with working with youth activists to end gun violence in their communities. The organization works at the state and federal level to pass nonpartisan legislation through inclusive partnerships, diverse grassroots education, and community mobilization