Local Organizations Unite to Honor Victims and Demand Change
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Katerina Canyon, Executive Director, Peace Economy Project
Phone: (929) 224-2213, Email: peaceeconomyproject@gmail.com
Local Organizations Unite to Honor Victims and Demand Change
St. Louis, MO – December 16, 2024 – The Peace Economy Project (PEP), in partnership with the Office of Violence Prevention – St. Louis, the St. Louis Violence Prevention Commission, and the Crime Victims Center, is honored to announce the Valentine’s Day Vigil Against Gun Violence on February 15, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM CST at the Deaconess Center in St. Louis, MO.
This powerful community gathering will serve as a time for remembrance, advocacy, and mobilization. Through compelling speeches, musical performances, poetry readings, and a collective candlelight vigil, attendees will honor lives lost to gun violence while rallying for policy changes that promote safety and justice.
Event Highlights Include:
- Keynote Speakers: Community leaders, survivors, and advocates will share stories of resilience and inspire action.
- Community Performances: A special performance by Central VPA students and poetry readings by local artists.
- Candlelight Vigil & Advocacy Action: Attendees will light electric candles and write valentines to lawmakers, urging the passage of stronger gun safety legislation.
Katerina Canyon, Executive Director of PEP, stressed the event’s significance:
“The Valentine’s Day Vigil Against Gun Violence is a space for healing, solidarity, and action. We gather to honor the lives taken and to demand a safer future for our communities.”
The Valentine’s Day Vigil Against Gun Violence is free and open to the public. Community members are encouraged to attend, reflect, and commit to action while supporting organizations working to reduce violence across St. Louis.
Event Details:
What: Valentine’s Day Vigil Against Gun Violence
When: February 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM CST
Where: Deaconess Center, St. Louis, MO
Cost: Free & Open to the Public
About the Organizers:
The Peace Economy Project (PEP) advocates for peace-centered solutions that address violence and promote community well-being. In collaboration with the Office of Violence Prevention – St. Louis, the St. Louis Violence Prevention Commission, and the Crime Victims Center, PEP is committed to amplifying community voices and pushing for legislative change.
For More Information:
Visit www.peaceeconomyproject.org or contact PEP at peaceeconomyproject@gmail.com.
