Volunteer Stories

Latinx Heritage Month is a time to empower young voices

Claire Hein Blanton: Governor Abbott has continued to fail Texans. He has continued to fail our children.

Self care helps you get in touch with yourself after challenging times

Empoderar las voces latinas ayudará al movimiento de prevención de la violencia con armas de fuego

Empowering Latinx voices will help the gun violence prevention movement

Our volunteers stopped dozens of bad gun bills in 2022 so far 

In 2022 alone, we've prevented dozens of gun lobby laws. Here are a few of the states where we stopped all bad gun bills from passing.

Finding your identity does not define your worth

The best way to deal with and overcome trauma is to openly acknowledge its presence

Creating greater and better Latinx engagement can expand the gun violence prevention movement

Inspiring Others to Take Action Through the 3 Homegirls No Gun Podcast

In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic was worsening in the United States, then 16-year-old Alé Ortiz was inspired to join the Students Demand Action…

Channeling Anger into the Fight for Justice

Cómo canalizo la ira en la lucha por la justicia

Inspiring Students to Support Their Communities

Inspirando a los estudiantes a apoyar a sus comunidades

Dar la cara por los sobrevivientes

Showing up for Survivors

Alanna Miller: Why I Joined Students Demand Action

Advice from Mariam El-Haj: Therapist, Moms Demand Action Leader & Survivor

A Conversation With Navy Veteran and Everytown Veterans Advisory Council Founding Member Sarah Dachos