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Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort @WaveEdFund

WAVE is a statewide grassroots organization solely dedicated to preventing gun violence injuries and deaths. We are an affiliate of @SUPGVNetwork #GrassrootsGVP

Joined May 2009
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Our partners at GIFFORDS have released their annual gun law scorecard. To see the complete rankings, visit lght.ly/hione71
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Hey Wisconsin friends: As you finish preparing your holiday gifts, don't forget that our annual #DonorMatch has now turned into a #TripleMatch. It's the perfect moment to stand united and uplift the movement to reduce gun deaths and injuries in Wisconsin. lght.ly/9jgee1k
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Your generosity fuels our work for a safer, more equitable Wisconsin. From monthly gifts to planned giving, discover the many ways you can support WAVE Educational Fund. 💙 lght.ly/b8mej27
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Hey Wisconsinites! We're looking ahead to 2026 with hope and determination! Your support fuels our mission to reduce gun deaths and injuries in our state. Together we can create an even brighter future. Join us in making 2026 a year of impact and change. lght.ly/ifaf6jh
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This Kwanzaa, we honor the light, resilience, and unity that help our communities heal and thrive. May each principle guide us toward peace and safety for all. ❤️🖤💚 #HappyKwanzaa #Umoja
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Merry Christmas from all of us at #WaveEdFund. May your day be filled with love, light, and the peace every family deserves. 💛🎄 #MerryChristmas #Peace
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There are more than 20,000 gun manufacturers nationwide. Yet just four companies produce more than half the guns recovered at crime scenes. Who are the culprits? Glock, Taurus, Smith & Wesson and Ruger. Learn more at lght.ly/ki963ig
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Today marks the solstice — the shortest day of the year and the return of the light. As the days begin to brighten, we’ll remember that even in dark times, hope grows when we come together for peace and safety. 💛✨
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Every young person deserves a future free from violence. In 2026, let’s stand together to create safer communities and brighter tomorrows for our youth. Let’s stand united, #Wisconsin —join the work today: lght.ly/dfg53n0 #YouthViolencePrevention #DonateNow #Unity
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Our partners at Everytown for Gun Safety recently released a report about crime guns in #Wisconsin. Wanna know where guns are being sold that later are used in a crime? It's not where you might expect. lght.ly/dk38oc2
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In 2026, let’s stand united for a safer state, Wisconsinites. Every life lost to gun violence is one too many, and together, we can make a difference. Donate now to take advantage of our matching program, so every dollar you give will be doubled. lght.ly/0nj0ebg #Unity
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This shouldn't be the priority of our students, schools, and teachers. #WeCanDoBetter #DoSomething #WaveEdFund #ProtectKidsNotGuns
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On December 14, 2012 a young man fatally shot his mother and then six adults and twenty children (ages 6 and 7) at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, before dying by suicide. We honor the victims with action. #Enough #EndGunViolence #HonorWithAction 💔
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Health care should help us heal — and prevent harm before it happens. On #UniversalHealthCoverageDay, we’re calling for investments that treat gun violence as the public health issue it is, ensuring every community can heal and thrive.
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🎉 Exciting News, Wisconsinites! Thanks to generous donors, every gift made by the new year will be matched dollar-for-dollar. 🕒 Don’t wait—double your impact today: lght.ly/2pneo64 #YearEndGiving #DoubleYourImpact #MakeADifference #Unity
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Tomorrow, join the Donovan Hines Foundation of Exuberance Co to fight for our #FreedomToLive. Together, survivors, families, and allies will raise our voices to ensure that freedom means the right of every person to live, work, and gather without the daily fear of gun violence.
#FreedomToLive Vigil Wednesday, December 10 11:30am – 2:30pm CST KPA & Donovan Hines Foundation 6111 N Teutonia Ave Milwaukee

ALT #FreedomToLive Vigil Wednesday, December 10 11:30am – 2:30pm CST KPA & Donovan Hines Foundation 6111 N Teutonia Ave Milwaukee
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Our friends at Victims of Milwaukee Violence invite you and your family to a heartwarming evening of joy, giveaways, food and community support. They’re giving toys to kids, offering resources and sharing a warm meal — all free. Register today!
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It's International Volunteer Day. Volunteering for grassroots organizations is a key way to build community and #resist efforts to take power away from the people. Learn more about volunteer opportunities at #WaveEdFund at lght.ly/ecg6jfn #Volunteer
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On Dec 2, 2015 a couple fatally shot 14 people and injured 22 others at a party at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, CA, before injuring two police officers and being killed in a shootout. We honor the victims with action. #Enough #EndGunViolence #HonorWithAction 💔
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Happy birthday, #December babies! 🎉 Have a great birthday month! To celebrate you (and to help prevent gun violence and create a safer world), we encourage you to create your own #WaveEdFund Fundraiser. 🥳 Use the link lght.ly/7mm5g66 to get started! #HappyBirthday
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