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The rise of gun violence among our youth has risen drastically\u2014we are in a true crisis. Youth are taking over communities and using firearms as tools of destruction. Even in schools, children as young as six years old are getting possession of firearms, and innocent bystanders are frequently caught in the crossfire of stray bullets.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To confront this crisis, the Joseph Gabriel Foundation, in partnership with the Yonkers YWCA youth, will gather with the community on National Gun Violence Awareness Day to spread awareness and discuss real solutions to keep our families safe.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We invite the entire Yonkers community to stand up against gun violence with us.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Date:\u00a0Saturday, June 6, 2026<\/p>\n
Time:\u00a04:00 PM \u2013 7:30 PM<\/p>\n
Location:\u00a0Yonkers Arts Gallery\u00a0(216 Lake Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701)<\/p>\n
Cost:\u00a0Free, family-friendly event open to the public\u00a0<\/p>\n
Event Highlights Include:<\/p>\n
Keynote Speaker:\u00a0District Leader and City Councilwoman\u00a0Tasha Diaz<\/p>\n
Special Guests:\u00a0Representatives from the Westchester Gun Violence Task Force<\/p>\n
Community Panel:\u00a0Frontline speakers and advocates from local non-profit organizations<\/p>\n
Youth Advocacy:\u00a0Dedicated youth performances and panel discussions led by the next generation of Yonkers leaders<\/p>\n
A Youth Creative Advocacy:\u00a0Segment featuring local volunteer actors, poets, and musicians<\/p>\n
A \u201cWear Orange\u201d\u00a0Youth Style Showcase highlighting student apparel designers<\/p>\n
Youth Violence Prevention Forum:\u00a0interactive athletic demonstrations<\/p>\n
The\u00a0YWCA SNUG Unit\u00a0and Peace Mobile on-site<\/p>\n
The time for silence is over! We look forward to seeing the community unite at the\u00a0Yonkers Arts Gallery\u00a0to turn collective tragedy into meaningful local action.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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