Sandy Hook Promise

"Nothing has changed since Sandy Hook." We’ve heard it many times, but that's simply not true. Several families united to launch Sandy Hook Promise the month after the tragic school shooting. Since then, we have successfully written and driven the passage of 3 federal laws under 3 administrations. And our SAVE Promise Clubs are now the largest student-led anti-violence organization in America. Read on for more life-saving changes and join us to continue making progress by texting PROMISE to 79775. #HonorWithAction #NeverForget #ProtectOurKids #EndGunViolence #SandyHookPromise

Safe storage saves lives. As gun sales surge, so does the need for responsible storage to protect children from unintended harm. #SandyHookPromise #ProtectOurKids #EndGunViolence #SecureStorage

Our kids are too young to drive, vote, drink alcohol, serve in the military, or legally purchase a firearm under federal law. Research shows that they are biologically more vulnerable and susceptible to advertising, and they’re more likely to engage in risky behavior. Yet, they are receiving deceptive, aggressive messages from gun manufacturers through marketing loopholes, social media influencers, and video games. Gun owners and non-gun owners alike can agree that kids should NOT be the targets of firearm marketing, especially content designed for adults that should only be viewed by adults. Take action at https://lnkd.in/esqGPkDu.

An inspiring weekend with Beyond Differences and their Teen Board in Atlanta, speaking about transforming pain into purpose and visiting the National Center for Civil & Human Rights with them. 💜

Breaking News: U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declares firearm violence a public health crisis, emphasizing its impact on children and adolescents. As champions of holistic approaches to end gun violence, we're encouraged by this crucial step forward. 🗣️ “When we invest in nonpartisan, research-informed solutions, we will create a safer future for all children.” - Mark Barden, co-founder and co-CEO of Sandy Hook Promise and father of Daniel, who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. 📅 This announcement coincides with the second anniversary of the #Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, a pivotal gun safety law supported by Sandy Hook Promise. #SandyHookPromise #ProtectOurKids #EndGunViolence #SHPAction

This weekend, Nicole Hockley, co-founder and co-CEO of Sandy Hook Promise and mother of Dylan, who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy will share insights on transforming pain into purpose to combat social isolation. By drawing on their personal experiences with race, poverty, immigration status, learning differences, and gender identity, these students will learn to create safer and more inclusive communities. "Empowering young people as agents of change is crucial for creating safer schools and communities. Social isolation is a public health epidemic, but together we can stop it," said Hockley. Through programs like Sandy Hook Promises' Start with Hello and Beyond Differences' No One Eats Alone®, these youth leaders will return to their communities equipped to make a difference. #BeyondDifferences #BuildBelonging #SandyHookPromise #ProtectOurKids #YouthActivism #NationalTeenBoard #SHPAction

The numbers may seem distant, but the impact is close to home. Let's not wait for another tragedy to strike. Gun violence is preventable when you know the signs. Learn and share the warning signs of violence. Text KNOW to 79775. #SaySomethingSavesLives #SandyHookPromise #EndGunViolence #ProtectOurKids #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth

We are so thankful for the support of our valued partners who made the Sandy Hook Promise Champions Gala such a big success earlier this month. This event highlighted the bipartisan strategies to prevent gun violence and our holistic approach to ending school shootings. Thank you to our Say Something Sponsors: Centene Corporation, Charter Communications, CVS Health, Comcast, General Dynamics, HCA Healthcare, and Meta. To date, more than 23 million people nationwide have participated in the organization’s proven “Know the Signs” programs, which train youth and adults to recognize warning signs of violence and when and how to get help. #SandyHookPromise #EndGunViolence #ProtectOurKids

Two years ago, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was passed! Sandy Hook Promise is proud to have worked closely with Senators Cornyn, Murphy, and Blumenthal (along with other Republican & Democrat Senators) on the most significant piece of gun safety legislation passed in decades. This milestone marks two years of progress in protecting children from gun violence, with $750M for State Crisis Intervention Programs and $300M for youth violence prevention. https://lnkd.in/eqzzpdrW #EndGunViolence #ProtectOurKids #SHPAction #SandyHookPromise

Breaking News: U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declares firearm violence a public health crisis, emphasizing its impact on children and adolescents. As champions of holistic approaches to end gun violence, we're encouraged by this crucial step forward. 🗣️ “When we invest in nonpartisan, research-informed solutions, we will create a safer future for all children.” - Mark Barden, co-founder and co-CEO of Sandy Hook Promise and father of Daniel, who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. 📅 This announcement coincides with the second anniversary of the #Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, a pivotal gun safety law supported by Sandy Hook Promise. #SandyHookPromise #ProtectOurKids #EndGunViolence #SHPAction