We need to work together to end gun violence

PathWays PA is heartbroken over the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton this weekend. We send our love to all those affected as we hold our own loved ones a little tighter.

In El Paso, 22 people died and more than 2 dozen more were wounded in an attack. In Dayton, a gunman killed 9 people and injured another 14 in an attack that only lasted 30 seconds. More than 20 others were injured trying to escape.

Take Action - your voice can make a difference:

• Contact your members of Congress to let them know what you think they should do.
• Call Congress at 202-224-3121.
• You can also send some of the following messages or use them as talking points in your phone calls
• From CHN: Enough is Enough - We Need Real Change. 
• From MomsRising: Ban the sale of military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition
• From Everytown for Gun Safety: Demand smarter gun laws now supporting gun violence research
• Visit the CeaseFirePA Issue Action Center for PA specific actions.
• Vigils:
• Join a vigil on August 7 to remember lives lost and to take action against white supremacy. You can read more on the connection between gun violence and white extremist ideology for the New York Times. 
• Find local vigils in PA this week.