One Aim Illinois
Public SafetyIllinois, United States2-10 Employees
One Aim Illinois is a small nonprofit based in Chicago, Illinois, operating in the public-safety field to reduce gun violence in Illinois. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it pursues this goal through education, organizing, and advocacy. These efforts are intended to inform the public and help shape policy. Its work includes producing educational materials and serving as a clearinghouse for information on firearm violence. It reviews the fairness, enforceability, and effectiveness of firearm regulations and sanctions, and it collaborates with health care professionals, law enforcement, and community groups to incorporate diverse perspectives. It seeks legislative changes that would reduce easy access to firearms and aims to build a statewide organization capable of translating public opinion into effective public policy.