Over 150 faith leaders, doctors, survivors, and community leaders called for $92 million in funding for programs that have resulted in historic declines in gun homicides
Budget
Governor Shapiro Proposed 2026-2027 Budget Grows Investments in Community Violence Prevention Programs
(Harrisburg, Pa.) — Today, Governor Josh Shapiro proposed a state budget that grows investments in life-saving community violence prevention programs, which have contributed to an 46.5% decrease in gun homicides since their 2022 peak. The budget proposal calls for a...
PA Budget Makes Another Downpayment to End Gun Violence
CeaseFirePA today applauded the passage and signing of Pennsylvania’s 2025-26 state budget, which delivers an increase funding for community violence intervention (CVI) programs.
CeaseFirePA Applauds PA Budget’s Increased Investments in Community Violence Intervention Programs, While Pointing Out A Missed Opportunity to Make PA Safer
Last night, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed and Governor Shapiro signed the FY 2024-25 state budget, which included key priorities for CeaseFirePA, the Commonwealth’s leading gun violence prevention organization. Adam Garber, CeaseFirePA’s Executive Director,...
Gov. Shapiro Proposes Significant Investment in Gun Violence Prevention Programs
The life-saving budget will invest in community-centered solutions, expand gun dealer inspections, and establish an office of gun violence prevention.
Governor Wolf Proposes $35 Million for Anti-Violence Programs in PA Budget
HARRISBURG, PA – Today, Governor Wolf proposed investing $35 million more in community-based violence prevention in his FY23 budget address.
Investing in People & Places: How Jobs Prevent Violence
PA Budget Invests $30 Million In Safer Communities
CeaseFirePA applauds $30 million investment in violence prevention programs as part of Pennsylvania state budget.
Advocates Want Mayor Kenney’s Violence Prevention Proposed Budget to Go Further
For Immediate Release: April 16, 2021 Contact: Adam Garber, CeaseFire PA Executive Director, (267) 515-1220, adam@ceasefirepa.org Advocates Want Mayor Kenney’s Violence Prevention Proposed Budget to Go Further PHILADELPHIA-- Yesterday, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney...
