Take the We Got US Pledge
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A Safer Columbus Starts With Us.
WE GOT US
By standing together, we reinforce the promise of a brighter future for our children in Columbus.
The Impact Of Your Pledge
We will not allow crime and gun violence to be the norm in Columbus.
Setting A New Standard
By being active in our communty we will enhance our neighborhoods' safety.
Building Stronger Neighborhoods
We will become mentors and champions for the youth.
Empowering Our Youth
We will lock up our guns in secure lockboxes, and secure our homes to protect us and our children.
Responsible Gun Ownership
We pledge to share enriching summer and after-school programs with young people.
Enriching Opportunities
The NAACP Columbus Branch and Columbus City Council are teaming up on a new anti-violence campaign called "We Got US," READ MORE
Columbus City Council, NAACP ask residents to take 'We Got US' pledge to end gun violence
October 17, 2023 | Columbus Dispatch
COLUMBUS, Ohio — City mayors across the U.S. convened at The United States Conference of Mayors 91st Annual Meeting.
The meeting was held in Columbus, Ohio this year. READ MORE
Mayors from across the country gather to discuss agenda, other topics
June 2, 2023 | Spectrum News
Recent gun violence in Columbus prompted the mayor to ask businesses to close early this past weekend. Police beefed up patrols, and Monday the city council takes further action. READ MORE
Officials in Columbus, Ohio, are trying to stem gun violence
May 22, 2023 | NPR
The programs are designed to help keep young people from being involved in crimes, keep them engaged and learn and build upon new skills. READ MORE.
City announces $20 million in funding for summer programs to keep youths away from crime
May 17, 2023 | 10TV
The money will be split between 14 small grassroots organizations, including churches. READ MORE
14 Columbus organizations receive $250,000 as part of city grant to keep youth away from violence
May 16, 2023 | 10TV
"(We) are calling on you and your neighbors to lock arms with us. Our generations must step up and look out for the next," Shannon Hardin and Nana Watson. READ MORE
‘Our generations must step up’ to stop gun crimes, other moments of fear| NAACP, city leaders
July 13, 2023 | Columbus Dispatch
Hear from US
Whether you have questions, insights, or want to collaborate, we're here to listen. Reach out to be part of the "We Got Us" movement. Together, we can build a safer and stronger Columbus.
Connect with US
The 'We Got Us' campaign is a collective effort by and for our communities in Columbus, championed in partnership with the Columbus City Council and the
What is We Got US?
