RICHMOND, Va. — Dozens of organizations joined forces Friday to bring gun violence awareness resources directly to some of Richmond’s most impacted neighborhoods as part of National Gun Violence Awareness Month.
City leaders, faith organizations, and law enforcement gathered in Whitcomb Court for an initiative called Local Day Out, bringing food, gun locks, and conversations to families rather than waiting for residents to come to them.
For Tina Lawrence, the issue is deeply personal. Born and raised in Mosby Court, she said gun violence has left lasting scars on her family and community…