Preventing Youth Gun Violence in Rockford - March Meeting

Please join the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford (LWVGR), Rockford Area Moms Demand Action (RAMDA), and the Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) as we build upon the momentum of work being done to prevent youth gun violence in the Rockford area.

Your presence and perspective are vital. Join us as we turn our collective efforts into a lasting framework and approach to drive change.

At the March meeting, we will provide an introduction to the youth leadership model and the youth-led leadership table. Work within Phase 4 of this initiative will serve to integrate and support youth leaders and build wraparound support from community partners in an advisory role. With youth gun possession identified as the key issue to address through this initiative, root causes and solutions will be explored in partnership with youth leaders, adults, and community leaders.

Details:

*PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN MEETING DAY AND TIME. After Friday, March 6, meetings will move to the third Friday of each month from 10:30 am - 12:00 pm.

🗓️ Friday, March 6, 2026 🕒 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 📍 Location: Comprehensive Community Solutions (Third Floor, 917 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101)

Save the dates: Third Fridays, April 17, May 15, June 19

Parking: Please park in the parking lot directly across from the building on the East (river) side of Main Street (908 S Main St). You may also park along Kent Street. Please do not park in the lots adjacent to the building, these spaces are reserved for staff.

Building entry and meeting location: The meeting will be held on the 3rd floor. Enter the building using the blue and black door on the back (West) side of the building and head upstairs.

Accessibility: There are two stairs to traverse to gain access to the elevator. If you need additional accommodations to participate, please email Rebecca Francis: [email protected].

Why are we working to address youth gun possession and gun violence? Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens. Annually, more than 4,300 children and teens (ages 0 to 19) are shot and killed, and more than 17,000 are shot and wounded—that’s an average of 60 children and teens in the US, every day. An estimated three million children witness a shooting each year; Black and Latinx children and teens are impacted by gun violence at higher rates than their white peers. Gun violence can be reduced by addressing the root causes of youth gun possession.

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