Support Gun Violence Response Fund
Description
Support the Gun Violence Response Fund, which provides financial assistance and support to victims of gun violence and their families.
Why is This Important
When a family is affected by gun violence, immediate support can make a lasting difference. This fund ensures victims and their families have access to financial resources at their most vulnerable moment, helping them begin to stabilize and recover.
Initiative Wins
Created the fund with the Akron Community Foundation in June 2024 in the wake of the Kelly Avenue shooting.
Raised roughly $320,000 in total contributions.
Distributed more than $194,000 in direct support to 50+ victims and families as of February 2026.
Impact Spotlight
What We’ve Done This Quarter
Continued administering the fund through the Victim Assistance Program.
What We’re Working on Next Quarter
Working with community partners to evaluate whether the fund can serve gun violence victims more broadly.