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CeaseFire Cincinnati |
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CeaseFire Cincinnati is a community-based campaign to stop shootings and killings in Avondale. CeaseFire is based on a model from Chicago that saw a 42% reduction in shootings and killings in CeaseFire neighborhoods after its first year of implementation. We want to see an end to the shootings and killings in Avondale - but this depends on the support of the community. Please join us at the following events and help us to spread the word: “Stop the Shooting, Stop the Killing.” How to Get Involved…
Shooting Responses—After every shooting resulting in injury in Avondale, CeaseFire organizes a public response within 72 hours to call attention to the shooting and to encourage nonviolence. We need as many people as possible to attend shooting responses to spread our message in the streets of Avondale! Please call (513) 675-4102 when you hear about a shooting to find out when and where our responses will take place.
Vigils—CeaseFire organizes a prayerful vigil every 2 months to support those who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to gun violence in Avondale.
Canvassing—CeaseFire has street level Outreach Workers who identify youth from the community to who are at highest risk to engage in gun violence and help those who are willing to change their lifestyle. Canvassing is one way that volunteers can support & assist Outreach Workers, by distributing CeaseFire information to make Avondale residents aware of outreach services.
CeaseFire Cincinnati Presentations CeaseFire Cincinnati is always interested in meeting with churches, youth groups and community representatives. If you would like to schedule a presentation or just to learn more, please call 675-4102 or email ceasefirecincinnati@gcul.org or visit our website: www.ceasefirecincinnati.org.
Community Coalition Meetings—Once a month, CeaseFire Cincinnati hosts Coalition meetings that are open to anyone who is interested in supporting our mission. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Pride Center from 5:30 - 6:30 PM before the monthly Avondale Community Council meeting.
Upcoming Events
PhotoVoice Exhibit CeaseFire Cincinnati and the Avondale Community Council co-sponsored a photography project with Avondale youth to showcase their photos of the neighborhood and their ideas about stopping gun violence. This powerful exhibit will be on display at the Bond Hill Community Center until August 10th. Please stop by to support the youth!
Community Canvassing Join CeaseFire staff and volunteers as we do grassroots outreach at the following locations.
· Saturday, July 21st—12 - 1:00 PM— Meet in from of St. James AME Zion Church, 3485 Wilson Avenue. · Tuesday, July 24th—5:30 - 6:30 PM— Meet in the park at the corner of Forest and Irving (near the Zoo) · August 1st—5:30pm-6:30pm—Meet at Fleischmann Gardens on the corner of Forest & Washington Avenue · August 14th— 5:30pm-6:30pm—Meet at the Avondale Pride Center. 3520 Burnet Avenue · August 23rd— 5:30pm-6:30pm—Meet at Hirsch Center 3630 Reading Road · August 29th—5:30pm-6:30pm—Meet at the Urban League Parking Lot 3458 Reading Road (Reading Rd / Prospect Ave)
Community Coalition Meetings: Tuesday, July 17 from 5:30 – 6:30 PM, Avondale Pride Center Once a month, CeaseFire Cincinnati hosts Coalition meetings that are open to anyone who is interested in supporting our mission. We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Pride Center from 5:30 - 6:30 PM. Our meetings always end in time for the beginning of the Avondale Community Council.
Volunteers We need volunteers to help us with the following: · Phone calls to invite supporters to shooting responses · Event planning – such as our one-year anniversary · Administrative work like stuffing envelopes or filing · Passing out information at community festivals such as the Black Family Reunion or Avondale Day · Giving presentations to Church groups, schools, and social services agencies · Write a letter about CeaseFire to local media · Invite Faith Based Groups to join our effort · Mentoring young people · Donate money, food, or gifts to sponsor community events like BBQs or youth activities
Share any special gifts or talents you have!
If you are interested in volunteering with CeaseFire, please contact April Cummings, Volunteer Coordinator at 513.373.5902
If you would like to participate or volunteer for any upcoming events, or if you would like to be added to our mailing list, please contact CeaseFire by phone (513) 675-4102 or email: ceasefirecincinnati@gcul.org. |
