The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that Black Women For Positive Change, which has a chapter in Pittsburgh, recently received a $20,000 grant from the group Everytown for Gun Safety.
Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit, advocates for gun control and against gun violence throughout the country.
“Black Women For Positive Change has continued to serve a valuable role in the Pittsburgh community, even during the pandemic,” said Michael-Sean Spence, director of Policy and Implementation at Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, in a statement to the Courier. “The evidence-based strategies they use to prevent shootings, and their partnership with their local Moms Demand Action group is something we’re proud to support. With sustained funding, groups like theirs can continue to make a difference in the lives of their communities.”
Diane Powell, chair of the Pittsburgh chapter of Black Women For Positive Change, said the grant would benefit the organization in promoting its three principles: Working to improve relationships the community and police; Increasing youth involvement in violence prevention initiatives; Engaging faith institutions and the community to build healthy, spiritual bonds and develop programs for social justice, while serving as a conduit for the community.
BW4PC is also finalizing its ninth annual Week of Non-Violence, with the theme: “Non-Violence, Health Empowerment and Opportunities.”
Powell also told the Courier BW4PC is going to sponsor local students to attend the March on Washington on Aug. 28. “Our goal is to provide an opportunity for local youth to travel and experience the significance of this historic event, firsthand, and to gain civic experience with voter registration,” Powell said.
BW4PC is also planning a series of “Community Conversations” which would focus on strengthening Black families and raising healthy youth.
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