THE WOMEN'S FUND OF MIAMI-DADE "VIRTUAL IMPACT COLLABORATIVE": Invisible Victims: A Gendered Focus on Gun Violence in Miami-Dade County

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The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade, with the support of the Carrie Meek Foundation’s Supporting Safer Communities Grant program, has been on a critical, year-long journey to deepen our understanding of gun violence—its toll not only on direct victims themselves, but also on their families, friends, and communities. Our work seeks to uncover unmet needs and address gaps in support for affected communities through a gender lens.

Keynote Speaker: Abigail Hurst, Director of Trauma Informed- Programs (EVERYTOWN For Gun Safety)

This webinar will shed light on the unseen toll gun violence takes on women, their families, and their communities, amplifying voices that are too often unheard and exploring how when the yellow tape and police officers are gone, mothers, partners, sisters and families are left mourning. However, with pain comes immense power. There are numerous women anti-violence advocates in Miami-Dade who work night and day to provide resources, support, and compassion for their communities and advocate for policy change at the local, state, and national levels.

Anchored in our  Health and Well-Being Pillar, this event will examine the unique challenges women encounter in the face of gun violence, affecting their health, and the overall well-being of the community, and identify ways to provide support.