6th Annual Community Advocacy and Violence Prevention Summit

Loyola Stands Against Gun Violence unites Loyola and Chicagoland communities to become powerful advocates for change. The 2025 summit, led by an interdisciplinary group of community organizations and gun violence prevention leaders, will equip attendees with the knowledge and strategies to amplify their voices to enact change. This event empowers a generation raised in the shadow of gun violence to take bold action and create safer communities during challenging times.

Featuring David Hogg, survivor of the Stoneman Douglas high school shooting, anti-violence activist, and elected as vice chair of the Democratic National Comittee in 2025. Hogg uses his platform to promote civic engagement, activism and voting. As a speaker, he informs, challenges and energizes, empowering his generation to resist apathy and become catalysts for positive social change.

In addition to the keynote speaker, the summit will include presentations from local community leaders, panel discussions, and a resource fair featuring local organizations fighting to end gun violence. Light dinner and refreshments will be provided.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

• Free and open to the public
• Attend in-person on Loyola's Lake Shore Campus or virtually via webinar
• Parking information can be found on Loyola's Visitors Page.

Location:

Loyola University Chicago

LSC Damen Student Center - Damen Cinema (Building 13 on the campus map)

6511 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60626

Parking is available in the Main Parking garage

Agenda:

• 4:30 pm: Check-In & Welcome; Resource Fair in Damen Atrium
• 5:00 pm: Keynote Address - David Hogg - Engage in the Change: Our Generation Must Own Democracy - The Power in Working Together

• 6:20 pm: Local Advocates Against Gun Violence
• 7:05 pm: Call to Action Panel - Loyola Stands Fellows
• 7:30 p.m : Violence Prevention Resource Fair and Light Dinner

Resource Fair: Student organizations, community groups, nonprofits, and other organizations working to prevent gun violence, promote practical knowledge of gun safety tools and techniques, and increase understanding and engagement in legislative processes are invited to host a table exhibit at the summit. Sign-up coming soon!

2025 Loyola Stands Executive Team: Lucia H. Garcia; Michelle Kavoosi; Keyana Williams-Broadrick

2025 Loyola Stands Student Fellows: Emma Federico; Mariah Huley; Monyae Joyner; Marilyn Moore; Olivia Ossola

Sponsored by: Loyola Stands Against Gun Violence, Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, and the Institute for Translational Medicine (ITM)

Questions: Contact [email protected] or Olivia Ossola, [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Damen Student Center - Loyola University Chicago, 6511 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, United States