Alex bought a gun one day, and died by suicide shortly after. An emergency risk protection order could have saved his life. Watch Alex’s story at DeadlyByDesign.org
Alex tragically died by firearm suicide after purchasing a gun online and using it shortly afterward. His mother, Maura, and sister, Bridget, share why they want Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) to be enacted #DeadlybyDesign > Link in bio to full video.
With gun homicides down across the Commonwealth in 2025, a very timely window into one of the main reasons why, from @JesseBunch_ of @PhillyInquirer featuring Adam Garber, our Exec Director. We need funding to sustain these programs that are making us all safer.
After DOJ officials cut grants that funded a violence prevention program in Kensington, among others, Philly nonprofits are feeling the squeeze in 2026.
DOJ says the remaining funds will go toward law enforcement efforts.
inquirer.com/crime/philadelp…
Gun violence has taken the lives of too many Pennsylvanians this year. CeaseFirePA held a remembrance vigil last Thursday, Dec 10, 2025 Grace Presbyterian Church in Jenkintown, PA to honor those taken and affected by gun violence in our community this year.
#EndGunViolence
This should be a time filled with light. Instead, we must face the tragedies in Bondi Beach and Brown University, but also, the gun violence that wounded or killed 9 more of our neighbors here in PA. Check our bio for ways to take action. #EndGunViolence
Almost every gun used in a crime starts with a purchase. A new report from @bradybuzz @CeaseFirePA reveals how a handful of stores are fueling the gun violence epidemic by failing to fully follow existing public safety laws.They are UNCHECKED, UNACCOUNTABLE AND DEADLY.
L.I.B.
Gun violence has taken the lives of too many Bucks County residents this year. Last Thursday, December 4, CeaseFirePA, A Woman's Place, and many others gathered for a remembrance vigil to honor those taken and affected by gun violence in our community this year. Thank you to all.
everytown.org/debunking-gun-… @Everytown has some helpful facts to make difficult conversations easier. Here's to gratitude and spending time with loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
6 veterans die by suicide each week in PA, most involving a firearm. On Veterans Day, remembrance means more than words—it means action. Promote secure gun storage. Check in with the veterans in your life. Honor their service. Protect their lives. #VeteransDay #988 #CeaseFirePA
We all know Harrisburg does not do enough to end gun violence.
Now they want to do even less.
Today, at 9am the PA Senate will hold a hearing on a bill would handcuff local governments trying to address gun violence in your communities.
Tell your rep today to vote no to SB822.
📊 U.S. children are 80% more likely to die before their 20th birthday than children in other wealthy nations. One major reason? Gun violence. Learn more about why
act.ceasefirepa.org/a/backto…
Great op/ed from Adam in today's @ReadingEagle about the need to fund life-saving community violence prevention initiatives in this year's PA budget!
readingeagle.com/2025/04/10/…
That’s a wrap on Advocacy Day 2025! After a day of meetings with representatives like our friend @RepPielli, our advocates are headed home. 1/2
Our next order of business: calling for a $100 million investment in community violence prevention in the PA budget. Take early action and join us now: act.ceasefirepa.org/a/250325… 2/2
Just in time for our Advocacy Day in Harrisburg tomorrow! 💪
pennlive.com/opinion/2025/04…
Tomorrow is our biggest day of the year -- hundreds of people are joining us in Harrisburg to meet with legislators and call for policy change & gun violence prevention funding. Take action by calling on your legislators to support this critical agenda:
act.ceasefirepa.org/a/202503…
Gun violence is no joke. We are one week away from Annual Advocacy Day in Harrisburg, demanding our legislators pass serious, effective laws to combat this crisis. Sign up to join us here: act.ceasefirepa.org/a/end-gu…
We had a great turnout at the first stop of our Community Violence Intervention Roadshow in Lancaster, hosted by our partner Bench Mark Program! Bench Mark does superhuman work to #EndGunViolence in their community, but their state funding could be on the chopping block. (1/2)
Click here to call on your legislator to vote for a $100 million investment in programs like Bench Mark across the state, in the upcoming Pennsylvania budget: bit.ly/KeepCVI2025 (2/2)
Hey Lancaster! Join us for the first stop of our Community Violence Intervention Roadshow, partnering with Bench Mark Program, NEXT THURSDAY.
See details below 👇& register here: act.ceasefirepa.org/a/commun…

















