Spread Love, Not Bullets – Gun Violence Awareness Event

We are pleased to invite you to our 3rd Annual SPREAD LOVE, NOT BULLETS: Gun Violence Awareness Symposium, Activities & Prayer Walk, taking place on Monday, June 1, 2026, at The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center in Philadelphia.

This year’s theme is “Protecting Our Children During the Summer Months: Vacation, Not Violence. Out of School, But Not Out of Our Sight.” - focuses on ensuring a summer of safety, support, and community for our youth. As violence prevention becomes increasingly urgent during the summer months, this event serves as a powerful platform for collaboration, education, RESOURCES and collective action.

Event Details:

Event: Spread Love, Not Bullets – Gun Violence Awareness Symposium, Activities & Prayer Walk
Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
Location: The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center
4200 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129
Symposium: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Set-Up Time: 4:00 PM
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Interactive Activities Include:

• Prayer for Peace Walk
• Wage for Peace Workout
• Spin for Hope on Spin bikes
• Kids’ Line Dance for Kindness
• Move for Change Zumba
• Basketball Against Violence
• Soccer - Kicking for Community
• Peace in the Playground
• Plant a seed & Plant a flag in honor of a loved-one
• Vendors against Violence

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Host or Publisher The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Philadelphia