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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
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cleaning the streets of Linden five days a week, Brian Reed has a passion for keeping his community clean and leads by example so others can as well.
“We would like to cover as much ground as possible,” said Reed, site supervisor for the Center for Employment Opportunities.
Linden neighborhood recognizes Public Safety Week with street cleaning
September 12, 2024 | Spectrum
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Columbus is a city many people love and want to feel safe and comfortable in. That’s why City Councilmember Emmanuel Remy said events like Public Safety Week are so important. Public Safety Week is happening through Sept. 14 and it’s something Columbus City Council started in 2023. This year’s theme is “We Got Us.” READ MORE
Columbus emphasizes collaboration during Public Safety Week
September 10, 2024 | NBC4
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
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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.
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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?
In Columbus, the reality of gun violence is devastatingly disproportionate. Black individuals are 7.8 times more likely to be killed with a gun than their white counterparts, according to Everytown For Gun Safety's data from 2017 to 2021. As of June 26, 2023, 68% of homicide victims in our city were Black, a sobering statistic from the Columbus Division of Police.
This stark disparity calls for immediate and united action.
These numbers are more than just statistics; they represent lives lost, families shattered, and communities broken. Columbus is a city facing exponential growth by 2030 and the loss of any of our residents due to violence, threatens to unravel the progress that we have all collectively worked so hard to achieve. Our communities have endured decades of challenges and changes to build the kind of city that hundreds of thousands more seek to eventually call home. To strengthen and fortify our neighborhoods we must return to and embrace the true meaning of COMMUNITY. We must commit to taking actionable steps daily to restore our sense of pride and connection to our great city.
Uniting Columbus Against Gun Violence to Build a Stronger Community
In 2023 we launched the We Got US Pledge, marking a vital step towards engaging the community in combating violence. This initiative aims to unite all of us, collaborating with community organizations, service providers, and residents in a collective effort to address and reduce violence in our neighborhoods. Our mission is to build a city where every individual feels safe, and communities feel whole. We believe that through collective action, shared resources, and mutual support, we can transform our city into a safer place for all its residents.
We invite you to take the pledge, support our partner organizations, and take a moment to remember all the things that make US such a great city.
Together, We Got US.