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About
On January 21, 2013, Hadiya Pendleton marched in President Obama’s second inaugural parade. One week later, Hadiya was shot and killed on a playground in Chicago. Soon after this tragedy, Hadiya’s friends commemorated her life by wearing orange, the color hunters wear in the woods to protect themselves and others. Wear Orange is now observed every June. Thousands of people wear the color orange to honor Hadiya and the nearly 46,000 Americans are killed with guns and nearly 97,000 more are shot and wounded every year.
BIG MAMA'S SAFE HOUSE
Mission
why orange?
Big Mama's Safe House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating gun violence and supporting survivors. Their mission is to create safer communities by addressing the root causes of violence through a public health approach. This involves prevention, intervention, education, and community engagement. They provide safe housing, trauma counseling, and educational programs to foster healing and resilience.
The team also advocates for policy reform and collaborates with local leaders and grassroots organizations to promote gun safety and preventive measures. Their efforts aim to empower individuals and rebuild lives affected by gun violence, ensuring dignity and hope for a brighter future.
What an inspiring initiative! Are you involved with them or looking to support their mission?
Vision
Big Mama's Safe House, Community Violence Intervention G.R.E.A.T. Team host GREAT Orange Balloon Release during WEAR ORANGE week. This event honors those affected by gun violence and celebrates efforts by those who are trying to end gun violence and create safer communities.
Join us in solidarity, hope and action save lives.
Help is not on the way; it's here!
