Welcome! I am Gerald Givens Jr., an advocate, organizer, and helper committed to making a positive impact in the community. My work spans various fields, including gun violence prevention, advocacy for African-American communities, business opportunities and empowering survivors of trauma. Join me on this journey to create meaningful change. I spend a lot of time pondering how to get teams in sync, aligned, and functioning as one, headed in the right direction. That's what I gained from my military experience. The idea that a group of people working together as a team is more potent than a group of individuals.
Losing eight family members to gun violence is an unimaginable tragedy that has profoundly shaped my life. Each loss has left a permanent mark on my heart, reminding me of the devastating toll that senseless violence takes on families and communities. Growing up in Detroit during a time when it was known as the murder capital of the United States, I witnessed firsthand how gun violence tears apart lives and dreams. These personal losses drive my commitment to advocating for change, supporting survivors, and working tirelessly to build safer communities where no one else has to endure the heartbreak I have experienced. My pain fuels my purpose, and I carry the memories of my loved ones with me in every step of this journey.
Mental health resources for students
Vice President Harris announced $285 million in federal funding from the Safer Communities Act, $12 million of which will go to North Carolina to hire more counselors.
President Biden at Everytown’s Gun Sense University
President Biden signed into law the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the most significant new gun violence prevention law in nearly 30 years. President Biden also established the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
State Office of Violence Prevention
Governor Roy Cooper announced the creation of a statewide Office of Violence Prevention that will be located in the North Carolina Department of Public Safety. By coordinating efforts across state agencies and partnering with local leaders, the new office will focus on reducing violence and firearm misuse in North Carolina. It's the first statewide office in the South.
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INVENTING THE FUTURE
Genuine collaboration ideas and business projects that have a positive impact on society are something I have a soft spot for. I'm open to discussing podcast chats, guest speaking, community projects, business partnerships, strategy days, or anything in between. If this sounds like something you require, let's have a conversation.