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Nationwide Vigil to End Gun Violence, Local Event for Southern Oregon

11/21/2017

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As part of the Nationwide Vigil to End Gun Violence, Vision Quilt will host a local vigil at Sew Creative on December 3, 2017, from 2PM to 4PM. Beginning as a tribute to the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy, the annual vigil has become a nation-wide time of remembrance and gathering to honor all victims of gun violence. Since 2012 more than half a million Americans have been injured or killed by gun violence.
The local vigil at Sew Creative will be a time to honor, remember, and reflect all those impacted by gun violence. At 2:30PM there will be a formal reflection and discussion. The focus of the vigil is not political, but rather will provide space for anyone impacted by gun violence to reflect, grieve, and connect with others.

“The national vigil is an important way to come together in our local communities to honor those whose lives have been affected by gun violence,” says Cathy DeForest, director of Vision Quilt, the locally-based nonprofit working to prevent gun violence. “Whether you have experienced an injury or loss, or are concerned about the prevalence of gun violence across the nation, everyone is welcome to attend.”

The Nationwide Vigil to End Gun Violence is organized by the Newtown Foundation, the charitable arm of the Newtown Action Alliance, and numerous partner organization. In 2016 there were 330 related vigils and events across the country. This year the Newtown Foundation’s main vigil will be held on December 6 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C.

The local vigil will be held from 2PM to 4PM on Sunday, December 3rd, at Sew Creative, 115 E Main St in Ashland, Oregon. The event is free, and all are welcome. The gathering will be hosted by Vision Quilt, whose mission to empower communities nationwide to create their own solutions to gun violence through the power of art and inclusive dialogue. Questions about the local vigil can be directed to Rachel Lee, lee.rachvq@gmail.com.
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