Get involved! Keep your family safe.

JOIN OUR MONTHLONG INITIATIVE TO STOP GUN VIOLENCE

In 2008 alone, the Cactus Park community experienced 140 firearm deaths and injuries, 13 of which involved teens 15-19 years old. "Keep Your Family Safe" campaign seeks to empower local residents to take action and help stop the violence.

Join us for these free events that are open to the public:

Free! Family Fridays at the Movies

Watch movies on an outdoor movie screen.
KHOT-FM’s DJ Luis Pedraza will host the Festivities
Friday, April 9 SHREK
Friday, April 16 KUNG FU PANDA
Friday, April 23THE BLIND SIDE
7 p.m. at Cielito Park
3402 W. Campbell in Phoenix (35th Ave. north of Indian School Road) Link to map
All movies will have Spanish subtitles.
Seating is on grass. Take blankets & lawn chairs. Free popocorn for the first 300 attendees.

The evening will begin with a short Stop Gun Violence program including a screening of the winning public service announcement produced by a valley student. Experts will also be on hand to share gun safety educational materials and giveaways, and you can check out the award winning entries in the poster and poetry contests from two area schools. Then, pull up your lawn chair, break out your favorite non-alcoholic drink, and enjoy the family-friendly movie on the big, outdoor screen. It’s a great way to share important gun safety information with your children and have a free family outing on a beautiful spring evening.

Stop Gun Violence Poster & Poetry Contest

Youth at two Phoenix schools can do their part to spread the word about keeping families safe by teaching others the importance of stopping gun violence.

Here’s what they can win:
The top three finalists in each category at each school will receive a prize package including a VIP Family 4-pack to Castles N’ Coasters. Each VIP Card includes one round of Mini Golf on one of 4 courses, plus an entire day of unlimited free rides. Each finalist also receives $25 in spending money for a prize total of $150.
The first place winner at each school will also win a new iPod Nano 8GB and a $25 iTunes gift card for a prize total of $200!

To top it all off, the school will host a student assembly featuring a live DJ, teen leaders discussing how youth can stop gun violence, the contest winners, and lots of fun.

Participating Schools:
Granada East 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students
Design a poster, write a poem, or create a two-minute mixed media message.
Contest dates: March 8 - March 28
Download PDF of the entry form and instructions here!

Joseph Zito School 4th & 5th grade students
Draw a poster or write a poem.
Contest dates: March 22 - April 2
Download PDF of the entry form and instructions here!

Community Rally Against Gun Violence

Saturday, April 24 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Cielito Park, 3402 W. Campbell in Phoenix (35th Ave. north of Indian School Road) Link to map
Join your neighbors for a morning rally to Stop Gun Violence. Kick off the morning with free Krispy Krème donuts, coffee, and soda. Then, learn how gun violence changes lives as survivors share their own experiences, and families share their stories of loved ones who were lost to gun violence. Free finger printing for kids. Enjoy live music, free food and beverages. Your teens can rally with our acoustic rock band and connect with teen leaders who will be sharing the message to Stop Gun Violence in your neighborhood. Over a dozen groups will be sharing free information and giveaways, including free gun locks and Stop Gun Violence bracelets.

Phoenix Police Department’s Anonymous Gun Buy-Back
No Questions Asked!

Saturday, April 24 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Lynnhaven Community Church
4426 N. 31st Ave. in Phoenix (31st Ave. north of Indian School Rd.) Link to map

Orangewood Nazarene Church
7510 N. 27th Ave. in Phoenix (27th Ave. north of Glendale Ave.) Link to map

Maryvale Church of the Nazarene
3201 N. 51st Ave., Phoenix Link to map

Bring in your firearm and ammunition and the Phoenix Police Department will take it and dispose of it in a safe manner with no questions asked. When you trade in your gun, you’ll receive a $50 gift card in thanks for doing your part to keep families safe from gun violence in your neighborhood. One gift card will be awarded per firearm, while supplies last.

Phoenix Police Department’s Crime Fair

Saturday, April 17 9 a.m. to noon
9878 Metro Parkway East in Phoenix (On the loop at Metrocenter Mall outside Castles N’ Coasters) Link to map
Find out about the latest crime fighting technology and learn how you can help keep your family safe at the Phoenix Police Department’s Crime Fair. Activities include:

McGruff – meet the Phoenix Police Department Crime Dog!
Free Finger Printing for Kids – protect your children by having this free record made of their finger prints. Sponsored by Guardian Protection
Vin Etch –reduce the chance that your vehicle will be stolen by having your vehicle ID number etched onto your windshield.
Swat & K-9 – meet members of these elite teams
Block Watch – find out how being part of the block watch team can help protect your family. Alta Vista, Granada, and other block watch groups will be on hand.
Phoenix Police Race Car
Phoenix Police Go Cart
Air Support Helicopter

Take advantage of this free opportunity to meet the crime fighters at the Phoenix Police Department who help protect your family.

Proud Supporters:
Castles N’ Coasters, Pro’s Ranch Markets, SRP, Freedom National Insurance, Ayala Insurance,
Shamrock Farms, Mega Liquidation, 3 Dudes Investments, Babylon Banquet Hall, Wal-Mart