End Gun Violence Campaign

Michael Richardson of Allentown holds five-year-old Jayvien Davila of Allentown as Richardson chants “One life lost is one too many!” at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument during Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley’s End Gun Violence campaign Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Allentown. The goal of Promise Neighborhoods of The Lehigh Valley is to reduce the risk of gun violence and to change behavior and norms through community programs.

Dr. Hasshan Batts stands in front of a billboard displaying his likeness for the End Gun Violence campaign at the corner of Linden and North 11th streets Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Allentown. Promise Neighborhoods of The Lehigh Valley is seeking to reduce the risk of gun violence and to change behavior and norms through community programs.

Dr. Hasshan Batts speaks at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument during the End Gun Violence campaign Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Allentown.

Jennifer Cox, middle, and Jeani Garcia, right, who both lost children to gun violence, march for Promise Neighborhoods of The Lehigh Valley down Hamilton Street Monday, Nov. 8, 2021, in Allentown. The goal of Promise Neighborhoods of The Lehigh Valley is to reduce the risk of gun violence and to change behavior and norms through community programs.

Jeani Garcia, left, and Teawana Frye march for Promise Neighborhoods of The Lehigh Valley on Hamilton Street in Allentowwn Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. Both lost children to gun violence. The goal of Promise Neighborhoods of The Lehigh Valley is to reduce the risk of gun violence and to change behavior and norms through community programs.