Every Day, We’re Driven by One Goal: Protecting Lives

Brady: United Against Gun Violence

A prominent nonprofit dedicated to preventing gun violence across the United States, including in schools. Named after James "Jim" Brady, the White House press secretary who was severely injured during the 1981 assassination attempt on President Ronald Reagan.

Everytown for Gun Safety

The largest gun violence prevention organization in the U.S., Everytown advocates for universal background checks, safe gun storage, and policy reform. Its network includes Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action.

GIFFORDS

Founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, GIFFORDS focuses on policy advocacy, legal reform, and community-based violence prevention. The legal and policy arm of GIFFORDS, this center provides comprehensive research and legal assistance to support gun safety laws.

Moms Demand Action

A grassroots movement of Americans advocating for public safety measures to protect people from gun violence.

Council for School Safety Leadership (CSSL)

Supports school leaders in crisis preparedness and response with research-based services.

National Council of School Safety Directors (NCSSD)

The first and only national body dedicated to establishing standards, certification, advocacy, and continuing education for school safety directors across K–12 districts in the United States.

Northern Star

Provides free school safety assessments, training, and resources to create safer school environments.

Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS)

Offers comprehensive guidelines and best practices for securing school facilities.

Safe and Sound Schools

A nonprofit organization supporting school crisis prevention, response, and recovery, aiming to protect every school and every student, every day. Founded by Michele Gay and Alissa Parker—both mothers who tragically lost their daughters in the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

Safer Schools Initiative

Collaborates with state governments and stakeholders to improve school safety through policy and community engagement.

Sandy Hook Promise

Established by families affected by the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, this nonprofit offers educational programs like “Know the Signs” to prevent school shootings and youth violence.

School Safety Advocacy Council

Provides training and resources for school safety professionals and advocates for national safety standards.

ZeroNow**

A nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating violence in schools through a collaborative, technology-driven approach. **Evolv’s Vice President of Education is a member of the ZeroNow Advisory Council.

Friends of Safe Schools USA (FOSSUSA)

Enhances school safety through community partnerships and positive behavior programs.

GLSEN

Works to end discrimination and harassment in schools based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

I Love U Guys Foundation

A nonprofit organization with the mission to "restore and protect the joy of youth through educational programs and positive actions in collaboration with families, schools, communities, organizations, and government entities".

Make our Schools Safe

Founded by the Alhadeff Family, who lost their beautiful 14-year old daughter, Alyssa, to the brutal shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland on Valentine’s Day 2018. Make Our Schools Safe empowers students to collaborate to be empowered to create a culture of safety at their school.

Stand For Courage

Empowers students to intervene in bullying situations through de-escalation techniques and recognition programs.

American Hospital Association (AHA) Hospitals Against Violence

The Hospitals Against Violence (HAV) initiative exists to share examples and best practices with the field about workplace and community violence.

Center for Gun Violence Prevention

Formed in 2020, the Center for Gun Violence Prevention is charting a public health approach to end the epidemic of gun violence—for patients, their families and our communities.

Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research & Education

Kaiser Permanente, the nation’s largest integrated, nonprofit health care provider, established the Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education in 2022, in recognition of increasing gun violence and its devastating effects on the health of communities across the U.S.

MGH Gun Violence Prevention Center

The MGH Gun Violence Prevention Center is a multidisciplinary initiative at Massachusetts General Hospital dedicated to preventing firearm-related violence and promoting safety in the homes and communities of the patients we serve.

Northwell Hospital Gun Violence Prevention Forum

Hosted by Northwell Health’s CEO Michael Dowling, the Gun Violence Prevention Forum is an annual convening of key healthcare and cross-sector leaders to form alliances, drive strategy, and elevate the national conversation around gun violence as a public health crisis.