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National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend | June 7-9

National Gun Violence Awareness Day, June 7th, and Wear Orange Weekend are initiatives part of a nationwide effort to remember victims and survivors of gun violence and to advocate for a future free from such tragedies.

Event Origins

Wear Orange started in 2015 to honor Hadiya Pendleton, a young girl tragically killed in Chicago. Her friends chose orange as the color hunters wear to signal safety. This movement now encompasses thousands of people nationwide who wear orange to signify their commitment to ending gun violence.

How to Participate

  1. Wear Orange: On June 7th, wear anything orange to show your support. Share your photos on social media with the hashtag #WearOrange.
  2. Attend Events: Participate in local events (https://sfasat.org/gun-violence-awareness/) For other events, visit wearorange.org
  3. Community Involvement: Encourage your local officials to recognize the first Friday in June as Gun Violence Awareness Day.
  4. Support and Advocate: Engage with initiatives like those by Texas Impact and Heeding God’s Call to End Gun Violence, which have been instrumental in driving policy changes.

Our Recent Commitment

In November, the Sisters of Divine Providence participated in Vidas Robadas (Stolen Lives) T-shirt memorial display. The procession, starting at 8:30 am from St. Michael’s Church to the Alamodome, featured 2,700 t-shirts along Cherry Street, each symbolizing a Bexar County resident lost to gun violence over the past five years. White t-shirts represented those who died by gun-related suicide. Sister Jane Ann Slater, Sister Midory Wu, and Sister Maria Cruz De la Cruz Botello were notably involved, showcasing the Congregation’s dedication to peace and justice.  Read more about that event here.

By wearing orange and participating in these events, we honor those lost and stand in solidarity with survivors, pushing for meaningful change in our society.

For more information on how to participate, visit Wear Orange.

Together, we can build a safer, more compassionate community.

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