In 2024, Everytown’s Community Safety Fund Made a Bigger Impact Than Ever

12.23.2024
As we wrap up 2024, the Everytown Community Safety Fund (CSF) team is taking a moment to reflect on the work we accomplished this year, the grantees we’ve served, and the impact we continue to strive for in our mission to build safer communities. We are immensely proud of the programmatic growth and increased investment we made in 2024.
Community-based violence intervention organizations stand on the frontlines of building that future for us, and we are grateful to support their efforts each and every day. Through collaboration, innovation, and dedication, CSF is at the forefront of supporting, sustaining, and scaling initiatives that reduce violence and create pathways for lasting safety and equity.
Take a moment to learn more as we reflect on the work we accomplished in 2024.

1. Increasing Our Investment
The Community Safety Fund Surpassed $13 Million in Unrestricted Grant Funding to 136 Organizations in 69 Cities Since 2019
In 2024, we granted over $2 million in unrestricted funding to 34 organizations in 27 cities. Our grants are unrestricted because we understand the complexity of the needs facing CVI organizations. As a result, we aim for our grants to empower local leaders to expand their reach and enhance their impact based on their expertise—because local leaders know their community’s needs best.
This year, the Everytown Community Safety Fund awarded support grants to 15 CVI organizations, including investments in seven new cities. Learn more about the new cohort of Support and Innovation grantees here.
2. Elevating Grantees’ Platforms and Partnerships
Our program is more than just writing a check. Each grantee is a subject matter expert who provides valuable insights into our movement and we believe in working with grantees as partners. Throughout the year, we actively participated in various events and initiatives to amplify the voices and stories of grantees to share their expertise. Here are a few examples:
White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention: Mothers Convening on Improving Services for Gun Violence Victims

RISE Determinants of Health Summit

Washington Mystics Wear Orange Event

Before the game, CSF Program Manager Nathalie Arzu and Students Demand Action representative Makayla Jordan joined leaders from CVI organizations for a Courtside Conversation: Gun Violence Prevention In Our Community. The community-focused conversation sought to raise awareness, foster dialogue, and promote actionable solutions to create safer communities for everyone.

Giffords Center Community Violence Intervention Conference—Los Angeles

State of Emergency—Miami, Florida

Brother Lyle Muhammad, the Executive Director of CSF grantee Circle of Brotherhood, organized a lunch and learn with grassroots CVI organizations in Miami. Dr. Cherrell Green, the CSF Associate Director of Engagement and Assessment, participated in a panel discussion on the importance of equitable funding practices for Black-led organizations. CSF Advisory Board members Dr. Chico Tillmon and Marcus McAllister also spoke at the State of Emergency Convening. Ms. Sybrina Fulton, the mother of Trayvon Martin, delivered the closing remarks.
CVILA Graduation

The cohort included CVI leaders from 20 cities across the country and the Caribbean and 31 graduates received a five-month, hands-on education program to improve their organizations.
Seven Everytown Community Safety Fund grantees are part of the cohort: Danny Allen from Ubuntu Village NOLA (New Orleans, LA); Nekenya Hardy from The Institute for Nonviolence Chicago (Chicago, IL); Justin Napper from Not Another Child, Inc. (New York City); Nikesha Tilton from the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth, and Reconciliation (Selma, AL); Frederick “Gino” Womack from Operation Good (Jackson, MS); Jacquelyn Santiago-Nazario from Compass Youth Collaborative (Hartford, CT); and Alia Harvey Quinn from FORCE (Detroit, MI). CSF team members Michael-Sean Spence, Dr. Cherrell Green, and Jaunita Pye were in attendance at the cohort’s graduation.
These platforms provided our grantees with opportunities to share their experiences, challenges, and successes with a broader audience. By participating in these events, we aim to create a space where grantees can build community with one another, share best practices, and collaborate on solutions.
CSF Team Retreat

3. Building Capacity with the Everytown Community Safety Fund Training Institute
At the 11th Annual Cities United conference, the Everytown Community Safety Fund convened over 60 current grantees for our Pre-Institute, a comprehensive program designed to equip our grantees and partners with additional tools and knowledge to support their life-saving work.
Our annual Pre-Institute gathering is designed for CSF grantees to foster peer-to-peer relationships, offer learnings from experts in the CVI space, and build capacity through programming. Additionally, grantees meet with cross-departmental Everytown for Gun Safety staff to discuss how Everytown can better support these organizations in thriving and growing their capacity.
This year’s Pre-Institute featured plenary and breakout sessions which delved into critical topics, offering practical insights into community engagement, storytelling, healing, and collaborative program development. CSF extends a special thank you to our speakers, moderators, panelists, and breakout session facilitators.

What does next year look like for the Everytown Community Safety Fund?
Here’s a sneak peek of some things we’re excited about in 2025!
- Expanding our geographic footprint
- Diversifying our grant offerings
- Deeper engagement with our grantees
- Even more capacity-building opportunities
- And so much more!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who was part of the Everytown Community Safety Fund this year. The impact we’ve witnessed in communities nationwide is a testament to the power of collaboration, dedication, and a shared vision for safer, healthier neighborhoods. Let’s continue to build on the work of 2024 and continue our journey toward a future free from gun violence.
Thank you for being a vital part of our mission.
