About this Event
Please join the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford (LWVGR), Rockford Area Moms Demand Action (RAMDA), and the Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE) as we build on the momentum of work being done to prevent youth gun violence in the Rockford area.
Your presence and perspective are vital. Together, we will turn our collective efforts into a lasting framework and approach that drives change.
Meeting Purpose
This meeting will move us from conversation into actionable next steps. We will focus on developing youth leadership and co-creating a long-term engagement plan.
Scope of Work
This phase builds on the work of Cohort 1. We will facilitate youth focus groups to understand the facts and root causes, co-create and implement solutions, and define a structure that sustains the youth movement. The work includes preparation and coordination with LWVGR YGVP and Moms Demand Action leaders, and may include engagement with other community leaders outside of the CCS meetings.
🗓️ Friday, October 9, 2026🕒 10:30 am - 12:00 pm 📍 Location: Comprehensive Community Solutions (Third Floor, 917 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101)
Save the dates: 2nd Friday of each month:
11/13, 12/11, 1/8, 2/12, 3/12, 4/9, 5/14, 6/11
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Parking: Please park in the parking lot directly across from the building on the East (river) side of Main Street (908 S Main St). You may also park along Kent Street. Please do not park in the lots adjacent to the building; these spaces are reserved for staff.
Building entry and meeting location: The meeting will be held on the 3rd floor. Enter the building using the blue and black door on the back (West) side of the building and head upstairs.
Accessibility: There are two stairs to traverse to gain access to the elevator. If you need additional accommodations to participate, please email Rebecca Francis: [email protected].
Why are we working to address youth gun possession and gun violence? Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens. Annually, more than 4,300 children and teens (ages 0 to 19) are shot and killed, and more than 17,000 are shot and wounded—that’s an average of 60 children and teens in the US, every day. An estimated three million children witness a shooting each year; Black and Latinx children and teens are impacted by gun violence at higher rates than their white peers. Gun violence can be reduced by addressing the root causes of youth gun possession.
Event venue & nearby stays
Comprehensive Community Solutions, 917 South Main Street, Rockford, United States
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