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Cape Cod Grandmothers Against Gun Violence P.O. Box 877, Barnstable, MA 02630 |
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Cape Cod Grandmothers Against Gun Violence is a non-profit grass roots organization. CapeCodGAGv was created in January 2013 in the aftermath of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Mission Statement"We will influence public policy to create an America free from gun violence, where our children and grandchildren are safe at home, at school, and in our communities." Goals
Action Points Supporting the Mission Statement
CapeCodGAGv has held informational meetings with Senator Dan Wolf; Senator William Keating; Representative Sarah Peake; County Commissioner Mark Forest; District Attorney Michael O'Keefe; Assistant District Attorney Edward F.X. Lynch from Barnstable Superior Court; several Barnstable County Police Chiefs, Ron Holmes from the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Jessica McHugh from the Suicide Prevention Coalition; Dr. Jennifer Balboni, Director of the Masters Program, Criminal Justice, Curry College; Dr. Matthew Massiello, WHO, expert on bullying; Diane Pratt, Director of Cape Cod Center for Women; ATF Agent Christopher Arone, Public Information Officer; Sheila Creaton Kelly, Esq., Director of Victim Services Unt, MA Dept. of Correction; Brenda Nolan, Restorative Justice; and an NRA certified instructor. Board of Directors
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March for Our LivesMarch 24, 2018:GAGv members attended the Hyannis March for Our Lives rally, a great success with many student speakers, among them a sophomore from Parkland. Also speaking was Courtney Kennedy, the daughter of Robert. The young people were passionate and articulate. Everything was impressive and inspiring! |
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Advocacy Day for Extreme Risk Protective Order BillFebruary 15, 2018:GAGv members attended the Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence's Advocacy Day, to promote the Extreme Risk Protective Order Bill at the Massachusetts State House. |
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Hyannis Rally and Women's MarchJanuary 20, 2018:GAG members joined with other groups in a rally on the Hyannis Village Green, to celebrate the anniversary of the 2017 Women's March. Speakers were Congressman Bill Keating, State Senator Julian Cyr, State Representative Sarah Peake, and many others. All groups then marched on Main Street in Hyannis. |
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Candlelight Prayer VigilDecember 14, 2017:On the fifth anniversary of the tragedy at Sandy Hook, GAGv members held a Remembrance Vigil at the First Baptist Church of Hyannis. A big thank you to Rev. Jonathan Singer for welcoming all of us! Margy Mahrdt, local group leader of Moms Demand Action, talked about working together in large numbers to combat gun violence. |
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Welcome | Margy Mahrdt of Moms Demand Action |
Rev. Kate Epperly stated that we should
create something good out of the tragedy
of Sandy Hook, replacing fear with strength,
courage, and love, to make a difference. GAGv President Pat Hatch talked about sustaining hope and letting go of fear: "Keep up the fight." GAGv Vice President Marilyn Lariviere stressed the need to take the past and move forward with strength and courage. |
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Rev. Kate Epperly | Pat Hatch | Marilyn Lariviere |
Dinah Mellin played beautifully throughout the evening
and during the reading of the victims' names. Michael Jackman, a representative from Congressman Bill Keating's office, shared his personal experience of Sandy Hook. Allen McGarry provided great entertainment with the song "Nothing More". It truly was a wonderful service! |
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Dinah Mellin | Sandy Hook Victims | Michael Jackman | Allen McGarry |
Representative Vieira Speaks to
December 8, 2017: |
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Lock It Up! Campaign Kick Off
November 30, 2017: |
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Senator Cyr Speaks to GAGv Members
October 31, 2017: |
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GAGv Members at Violence Bill Hearing
July 18, 2017: |
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GAGv members at State House | ||
GAGv Members at Wear Orange Event
June 3, 2017: |
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Pat Hatch speaks | ||
Maura Healey Speaks at GAGv
May 2, 2017: |
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Twentieth Louis D. Brown Mother's Day Walk for Peace
May 8, 2016: |
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GAGv Team | Boston City Hall |