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Last month, the Trump administration announced it will stop paying out $1 billion in federal grants that schools across the country rely on to fund mental health professionals like counselors and social workers.
These grants were created in the wake of the Uvalde shooting through the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. They’ve helped place mental health professionals in schools, train staff to recognize students in crisis, and connect young people with care before it’s too late.
New research published in JAMA Pediatrics confirms that gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and teens in America. The gun lobby is not only blocking life-saving reforms — they’re actively endangering our kids.
But here’s the truth: we don’t have to wait on the federal government to act. We can keep making progress in the states — if we have the resources to do it.
We’re almost halfway through June — and your support right now will help us stay on track.
The Alliance for Gun Responsibility has always focused on evidence-based solutions — and that includes advocating for the kind of mental health support that saves lives. While the national suicide rate has increased, Washington state has seen a 6% decrease — thanks in part to stronger gun safety laws and better access to care. We’ve helped pass laws that keep guns out of schools and off our streets. We’ve supported community-based intervention programs proven to reduce harm.
And now, we’re stepping up where federal leaders are abandoning the American people.
But we can’t fill the gap alone. Your support today will help fund the legal, policy, and community work it takes to keep students safe — even as federal protections vanish.
Help us hit our mid-month fundraising goal and build momentum for what’s ahead >>>
Thank you,
The Alliance
ALLIANCE FOR GUN RESPONSIBILITY
P.O. Box 4187 Seattle, WA 98194