New Yorkers Against Gun Violence

Public SafetyNew York, United States11-50 Employees

New Yorkers Against Gun Violence (NYAGV) is a nonprofit focused on reducing gun violence through education and advocacy, based in New York, New York. It comprises two affiliated entities: the New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Education Fund, a 501c3 dedicated to informing the public, especially youth, about the dangers of gun violence and how to prevent it; and NYAGV, a 501c4 that pursues legislative advocacy and related education to drive policy change. The Education Fund emphasizes public information and prevention strategies, while the 501c4 engages in advocacy to influence public opinion and policy at state, local, and national levels. The organization operates primarily within New York State, with activity at local and national levels to protect residents, particularly youth, from gun violence.

The group is a small to mid-sized nonprofit with a workforce in the tens and maintains a website at nyagv.org. Recent activity includes a 2022 partnership with Brooklynda to bring an educational program to Bed-Stuy, and a 2020 launch of #PowerInPlace, an online education and advocacy program designed for students affected by COVID-19 and gun violence.

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