Events


Join the Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence at our next event. Together we can end gun violence!

 


UPCOMING EVENTS

May 13, 2019

Gun Down in Flint

A Call to Action: Building a safer future with fewer guns

Join the MCPGV, Guns Down America, and Progress Michigan to learn how we can reduce gun violence and build a safer future.
All are welcome!

Monday, May 13 | 6 PM – 8 PM
609 E 5th Ave, Flint, MI 48503

April 2, 2019

Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence Quarterly Meeting

The MCPGV is hosting a quarterly meeting on April 2nd at the East Lansing Public Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. At this meeting, Rep. Julie Brixie will talk about her work on the Gun Violence Prevention Caucus and her sponsorship of the EPRO legislation. There will also be a PowerPoint presentation which will help provide a stronger background for advocacy. Finally there will be review on testifying for or against bills in committee hearings. All are welcome!

PAST EVENTS

March 13, 2018

Global Status of Women at 7:00 PM in the East Lansing Public Library-Large Meeting Room

In honor of International Women’s Day, the United Nations Association Greater Lansing Chapter will be hosting a conversation with two representatives from organizations that work to empower women and eradicate violence opposed on them. Check out this link for more information!

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March 14, 2018 

#ENOUGH National School Walkout at 10 AM

Check their website to see if your school is participating! (2259 Walkouts AND COUNTING across the country!)

https://www.womensmarch.com/

March 21, 2018

 Asking Saves Kids (ASK) Campaign Presentation

This will be located at Asbury United Methodist Church!

March 24, 2018 

March For Our Lives

Check their website for a location near you! (507 locations across the country!)

https://event.marchforourlives.com/event/march-our-lives-events/search/

March 29, 2018 

Asking Saves Kids (ASK) Campaign Presentation

This will be located at Unitarian Universalist Church of Greater Lansing!

February 22, 2018 

Rally for Common Sense Gun Violence Prevention in Lansing, Michigan

Around 300 people attended in below freezing temperatures!

December 10, 2017 

Vigil for the 5th Anniversary of the Sandyhook Elementary School shootings in Newton, Connecticut

MCPGV teamed with Moms Demand Action for a candlelight vigil to honor the 26 victims in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Brighton, Michigan

November 21, 2017 

General Membership Meeting

*Stay Tuned to find out about our next meeting!*

November 14, 2017 

League of Women Voters Panel Discussion

MCPGV participated in a panel discussion sponsored by the Lansing chapter of the League of Women Voters that discussed Extreme Risk Protection Order (HB 4706-4707) and Child Access Prevention (SB 0293)

October 4, 2017

 National Day of Action 

MCPGV partnered with several other gun violence prevention groups and held a vigil on the Capitol steps with speakers and songs to pay tribute to those killed and injured, and to move us to ACTION.

September 24, 2017 

Concert Across American 

In culmination with week long activities with Peace Quest 2017, this concert was held at Unitarian Universalist Church

September 18, 2017

 New Approaches to Reduce Gun Violence in Michigan Forum 

MCPGV partnered with The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence and held a panel discussion, followed by a Q&A about how to reduce gun violence in Michigan

May 2, 2017 

General Membership Meeting

November 17, 2016 

General Membership Meeting

September 6, 2016 

Die-In at the Capitol in Lansing, Michigan

Coalition members and friends voiced our opposition to gun legislation that is in committee