Category: Newsletter

Momentum Matters WE CAN’T LET PROGRESS SLIP AWAY Every life saved shows what’s possible. Every action keeps us moving forward. As of September 1, there have been 150 homicides in […]

Intervention Explained in One Powerful Visual The Civic Coalition to Save Lives has released a new one-page infographic designed to help partners, elected officials, media, and leaders in business, community […]

IFS HOPE Symposium Highlights Cross-Sector Solutions to Gun Violence The IFS HOPE Symposium on Gun Violence, held earlier this month at Temple University, brought together experts, survivors and community leaders […]

Commitment in Action: Coalition Gathers to Expand Intervention, Impact, and Investment Civic Coalition to Save Lives Hosts Annual Convening for Members and Funders On April 30, the Civic Coalition to Save […]

Chamber Event Highlights Fair Chance Hiring as Smart Talent Strategy A Critical Strategy for Reducing Gun Violence and Expanding Opportunity On March 25, 2025, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia […]

EACH ONE, REACH ONE How Three Leaders Are Changing Lives, Strengthening Communities This Black History Month, 6abc Philadelphia recognized three extraordinary leaders whose life’s work embodies the spirit of “Each One, Reach One.” These honorees […]

A Message From Executive Director Rev. David W. Brown Dear Coalition Friends and Supporters, As we step into 2025, I am honored to reflect upon my first few months as […]

Civic Coalition To Save Lives Releases ​2024 Impact Report, Launches Revitalized Website As Philadelphia celebrates a dramatic 40 percent decrease in gun violence over the past year, with its lowest homicide […]

WELCOME REV. DAVID W. BROWN, THE COALITION’S NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Leading the Charge for Gun Violence Intervention and Safer Communities The Civic Coalition to Save Lives is proud to announce Rev. […]

PHILADELPHIA SEES LOWEST HOMICIDE RATE IN NINE YEARS, WITH A 38% DROP IN GUN DEATHS This year, Philadelphia has seen the fewest killings in nine years, according to the Philadelphia […]

PHILADELPHIA SEES LARGEST DROP IN GUN VIOLENCE AMONG MAJOR U.S. CITIES Philadelphia has witnessed the largest reduction in gun violence among major U.S. cities so far this year, according to new data. […]

Philadelphia’s Path to Safer Streets: Commissioner Bethel Releases 100-Day Public Safety Report Coinciding with Mayor Cherelle Parker’s 100th day in office, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel released a comprehensive 100-day […]

Empowering Philadelphians: Stop the Bleed Educates Communities on Life-Saving Techniques

What is Intervention? Why is it the Coalition’s Focus? At his January swearing in ceremony at Russell Conwell Middle School in Kensington, Philadelphia Police Commissioner, Kevin Bethel said Mayor Parker’s […]

Civic Coalition Helping Support Efforts that are Bending the Curve on Gun Violence in Philadelphia To mark the first year of the Civic Coalition to Save Lives, the founding members […]