Hope and Heal Blog

Statement on San Jose Shooting

Our hearts go out to the eight people who were shot and killed and the injured at a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) yard in San Jose, California this morning. While we gather more details about the shooting we need to ensure that we support the victims and Read >>

Five Years After San Bernardino Shooting: Why Our Work Is More Important Than Ever

Today marks five years since 14 people were tragically shot and killed and another 22 people injured at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino. Continue Reading >>

Gun Violence Prevention as an Integral Part of Community Revitalization

Successful economic development and neighborhood safety cannot succeed unless gun violence, in all of its forms, is addressed in communities. Continue Reading >>

Systemic Changes to Public Safety: Going Beyond Police Reform

If this moment is just about police reform, we will have wasted an opportunity to create a more equitable world. Continue Reading

We see you. We hear you. We support you.

Every June organizations, communities, corporations, and funders paint their worlds orange in support of Gun Violence Awareness Month. This year it takes on another level of urgency with the extreme turmoil, hurt, and heartache in the country. Continue Reading