Gun violence continues to plague our country. We need to come together as a community to discuss how we can address this public health epidemic.
Events
Behind The Bullet Movie Premiere
Join the Philadelphia Film Society and CeaseFirePA for the premiere of "Behind The Bullet" and a Q&A session following the film. Every year, almost 40,000 people are killed by guns in America. Each shooting devastates and forever changes the victim’s family and...
Time for Action
Following the tragic weekend of gun violence, Pennsylvanians are mourning the victims as well as rising up to take a stand against hate and all forms of gun violence. The clear connection between hate and the access to firearms must be addressed by our elected...
We Can’t Let Our Lawmakers Go On Vacation
CeaseFirePA joins with POWER, Mothers In Charge, the Father’s Day Rally Committee, Operation Save Our City, and Heading God’s Call to End Gun Violence to call on our leaders to take action.
Wear Orange Events
This weekend kicks off Wear Orange Week. Gun Violence Prevention groups from all over the Commonwealth will be hosting events.
Guns Down Events
Join us for events throughout Pennsylvania as we work to build a safer future without gun violence. Monday May 20th 7-9PM 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park PA 19027 Wednesday May 22nd 6-8PM 1852 Enoch St, Pittsburgh PA 15219 Thursday May 23rd 7-9PM 522 W Maple St,...
We’re in Your Neck of the Woods
This week, we have events all over the Commonwealth, from vigils and rallies to townhalls and panel discussions. We’d love for you to join us and meet the friends and neighbors who are standing with you against gun violence. Wednesday April 24 Remembering...
Keystone Courage Award 2019
CeaseFirePA is proud to announce Fred Guttenberg as the recipient of our 2019 Keystone Courage Award. Mr. Guttenberg's daughter Jaime, was killed in the Parkland shooting on February 14, 2018. Mr. Guttenberg has become a vocal advocate for tougher gun laws,...
Parkland Anniversary Vigils and Events
February 14 marks the one year anniversary of the tragic mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland FL. Throughout the Commonwealth, Pennsylvanians will be gathering to remember the 17 lives that were taken that day, and the countless lives...
Sandy Hook Anniversary Vigils and Events
As we remember those tragically taken from us by gun violence in Newtown, CT in 2012, Pennsylvanians will come together across the Commonwealth to commemorate victims and call for action. Here is a list of events in PA this week: #EndGunViolence in America Sponsored...
