Suicide Prevention Month: The Overlooked Side of Gun Violence
September is Suicide Prevention Month - time to shine a light on the realities of suicide, break stigma, and uplift hope.
A Conversation with RESET, a Roanoke CVIP
One of our board members sat down to chat with Lloyd Merchant, the head of RESET (Rapid Engagement of Support in the Event of Trauma), a community violence intervention program in Roanoke, VA.
2025 VFC Endorsements
The 2025 Virginia General Assembly election promises to carry an incredible amount of impact, and Virginians for Change is excited to announce our initial slate of endorsed candidates.
Play Dates & Gun Safety: What Parents Need to Know
June 21st is Asking Saves Kids (ASK) Day— a date when we remind parents and caretakers to ask: “Is there an unlocked gun where my child plays?"…
Blood Donation
When I was younger, I would have rather given birth than donate blood (FYI, the experiences are not nearly as comparable as I once...
Why the VGA matters for GVP
We stayed busy this past Virginia General Assembly (VGA) session. Over its 45 days, we published an Op Ed , dropped 140 flyers at VGA...
The Current State of Gun Violence in America
Gun violence remains an urgent crisis in America, casting a shadow over communities across the nation. Despite tireless advocacy and...
Current Legislation to Fight Intimate Partner Violence
Have you or someone you know been the victim of domestic abuse? You are sadly not alone. Almost 1 in 4 American women (24.3%) aged 18 and...
Finding Balance: How to Care for Yourself While Fighting for the Community
Today on the blog, we welcome a guest post from VMFC volunteer, Jenna Miles. Jenna is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Board Certified Counselor with a Certification in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) and a specialty in Couples Counseling. She is the founder of Mile by Miles Counseling in Ashland, VA.
Celebrating a Year of Advocacy and Action: Virginia Moms for Change
We are grateful to all our supporters, from those who follow us on Instagram and share our posts to the ones who hosted and attended meetups intended to spread the word about our mission and grow the volunteer base. Every little bit helps and we couldn’t do it without you.
How to Stay Hopeful About Gun Violence Prevention in 2025 and Beyond
The election decision of 2025 has been devastating for millions of Americans. While it may seem bleak today, it’s important to understand that even if progress may slow down during the Trump presidency, there are many ways we can continue to advance stronger protections against gun violence.