NATIONAL VIGIL FOR ALL VICTIMS of GUN VIOLENCE – DEC. 11, 2014
By the 2nd anniversary of the Sandy Hook shootings, an estimated 60,000 more Americans will have died from gun violence.
Help us shine a light on this tragic toll. Join The Newtown Foundation, States United to Prevent Gun Violence, Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence and the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., in supporting a national vigil to honor and give voice to ALL victims and survivors of gun violence. Together we can make a difference.
Together in Sorrow. Together in Action.
50-State Vigils Nationwide.
Look up time and places in your state here. Vigil Details
We are asking faith organizations and gun violence prevention groups to hold concurrent vigils in each of the 50 states. Please sign up here to host a vigil in your state and we will send you a Vigil Tool Kit.
You are cordially invited to attend the 2nd Annual National Vigil for All Gun Violence Victims
What: By December 2014, the 2nd anniversary of the Newtown shootings, more than 60,000 Americans nationwide will have died from gunshot wounds. We must continue to shine a light on the epidemic of gun violence in our nation until these gun deaths are reduced. The Newtown Foundation in partnership with the Washington National Cathedral, States United to Prevent Gun Violence and Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence will host a 2nd annual national vigil service of mourning and loving remembrance for all who have fallen victim to the ongoing epidemic of gun violence in America on December 11th in Washington D.C. -near the 2nd anniversary date of the Sandy Hook tragedy. Please join families of victims of gun violence and special guests in honoring all Americans affected by gun violence.
When: December 11, 2014 from 3:00-4:30PM
Where: Washington National Cathedral: 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 20016
If you are from the DC metropolitan area, please register here: Attend Event
If you need transportation from Newtown or other US cities/towns and/or you are interested in participating in Newtown Foundation/Newtown Action Alliance activities while in DC on December 10th and 11th, please register here: 2-Day Events & Travel Registration
Please attend and/or help victims’ families to attend this event by donating here.
To view or submit photos to our ever-growing tribute to victims of gun violence visit http://newtownaction.org/submitphoto/. Your donation to the Newtown Foundation is tax deductible.