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Survivors Empowered is a nationally prominent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization directly supporting and educating gun violence survivors, including the family and friends of shooting victims, as well as shooting survivors themselves.

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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Jessi’s Messages honors Jessica “Jessi” Redfield Ghawi and carries comfort forward when words are hard to find. Your donation supports survivors and families impacted by gun violence. $50+ gifts receive an 8-card Comfort Set. survivorsempowered.networkforgood.com/projects/304... #FromHealingToAction
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Turn Grief Into Support — For Someone Else's Hardest Day
Give $50 or more and receive our Comfort Set — 8 remembrance and support cards, hand-packed and mailed as our thank-you. On July 20, 2012, Jessica "Jessi" Redfield Ghawi was one of twelve people murde...
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. At Survivors Empowered, we remember those who have died, support people who are struggling, and strengthen our commitment to helping survivors. Learn more: survivorsempowered.org/firearms-hav...
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Firearms Have Become the Leading Method of Suicide Among Women, With Black Women Experiencing the Largest Increase - Survivors Empowered
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. At Survivors Empowered, we remember those who have died, support people who are struggling, and strengthen our commitment to helping survivors. Firearm...
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Turn grief into support for someone else’s hardest day. Help fund survivor support, education, and advocacy. Give $50+ to Survivors Empowered and receive an 8-card Comfort Set from Jessi’s Messages (hand-packed + mailed). survivorsempowered.networkforgood.com/projects/304... #FromHealingToAction
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Turn Grief Into Support — For Someone Else's Hardest Day
Give $50 or more and receive our Comfort Set — 8 remembrance and support cards, hand-packed and mailed as our thank-you. On July 20, 2012, Jessica "Jessi" Redfield Ghawi was one of twelve people murde...
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
From Sandy Phillips, co-founder of Survivors Empowered: the Banana Split technique, a grounding trick when trauma replays. #mentalhealthmatters #mindfulnessworks
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
After a violent or traumatic event, shock can affect both the body and the brain leaving you confused, disconnected, unable to concentrate, or overwhelmed. Shock is a normal reaction to an abnormal event. Here's how to support yourself or someone you care about. streamable.com/tdr06u
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GVPedia @gvpedia.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Today’s Regional Wrap: armedwithreason.substack.com/p/regional-w... A wrap-up of local gun violence prevention news and stories from across the U.S.
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Our hearts are with Minneapolis. Survivors Empowered's free, online Survivors Toolkit helps people in the aftermath of a shooting. By survivors, for survivors. survivorsempowered.org/survivor-res... @governorwalz.mn.gov @minneapolismn.gov @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
For survivors, from survivors Understanding the symptoms of shock after today's shooting. streamable.com/tdr06u @governorwalz.mn.gov @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
For survivors of the #Minneapolis shooting today -- and all survivors of traumatic events. Understanding the Symptoms of Shock @minneapolismn.gov streamable.com/tdr06u
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Newtown Action Alliance @newtownaction.org · 21/08/2026
Today, the trial begins for the mass shooting that stole the lives of Tyrek Hill and Timothy Schmidt Jr. Tyrek and Timothy deserved the #FreedomToLive from gun violence but in 2024, a 17-year-old gunman opened fire into a crowded Halloween celebration injuring eight others in Orlando, Florida.
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The Trace @thetrace.org · 21/08/2026
Outreach workers in Bakersfield, California, are making links between one Turner’s Outdoorsman location and violence in the city. New state data affirms their argument: The location has sold dozens of guns that were later found at crime scenes.
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In California’s Biggest Cities, Turner’s Outdoorsman is a Top Source of Crime Guns
A new report from the California Department of Justice adds to concerning pattern documented in previous reporting by The Trace
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
"I can't stop thinking about the shooting." "I constantly think about what my friend was going through at the end -- even though I wasn't there." These are normal responses after shooting. This short video can help you learn how to get out of that terrible moment and move forward. bit.ly/4c2nI9J
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Japanese art of kintsugi proves powerful metaphor for Sandy and Lonnie Phillips of Survivors Empowered – Survivors Empowered
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Family shootings & mass shootings have impacted thousands of people this summer. Help your family & yourself understand how minds & bodies are impacted by shock after a traumatic event like a shooting or a fire. Our hearts & resources are with you. ❤️ streamable.com/tdr06u
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
300 mass shootings in 2026 alone. People are suffering from shock and grief. Please watch this short video that explains shock so you can better understand how it impacts you, your loved ones, and your community. streamable.com/tdr06u?src=p...
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Dianna Survivor @diannasurvivor.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Another mass shooting, this time Idaho. Week after week, as many as 4 a day nationwide. The public shootings tend to make national headlines. There's suffering and loss in every corner of our country. My 💔 is with #TwinFalls. #Enough #Idaho #NotOneMore @survivorsempowered.bsky.social
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Free Online Resources for Survivors of Gun Violence * Recognizing the signs and symptoms of shock * Understanding trauma and evidence-based trauma therapies * How trauma therapy can support recovery * What to say—and what not to say—to survivors and grieving families survivorsempowered.org
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Newtown Action Alliance @newtownaction.org · 28/07/2026
We are proud to endorse @mannyrutinel.bsky.social for Congress CO-8! Manny has demonstrated a strong commitment to evidence-based solutions to prevent gun violence, including an Assault Weapons Ban and Ethan’s Law. #EndGunViolence #VoteGunSafety2026 #VoteGunSafety
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Survivors of the #Seattle shooting: free, online Survivors Toolkit written by survivors for survivors. Know the signs of shock, how trauma therapy can help & how to navigate the days & months ahead. Our hearts & our resources are with you. survivorsempowered.org/survivor-res...
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Dr. Mar @boldnewme.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
19-year-old Pvt. Isabella Gonzales died defending this country. Think about that while politicians demonize immigrants and terrorize Latino communities. Americans with names like Gonzales have always fought, bled, and died for this nation. RIP to her and Lt. Tyler Feehan. 🇺🇸
Pentagon shares the names of two US servicemembers KIA Friday and Saturday in the Iranian attack on the
US base in Jordan.
1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii;
Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas.
RIP
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Aurora CO July 20, 2012 Jonathan Blunk, 25 Alexander Boik, 18 Jesse Childress, 29 Gordon Cowden, 51 Jessi Ghawi, 24 John Larimer, 27 Matt McQuinn, 27 Micayla Medek, 23 Veronica Moser-Sullivan, 6 Alex Sullivan, 27 Alexander Teves, 24 Rebecca Wingo, 32 Ashley Moser's unborn baby shorturl.at/qpsec
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The Question the Courts Never Were Allowed to Answer and the Lives that Might Have Been Impacted. Whether the firearm industry has evolved differently because PLCAA substantially limited many negligence and product liability claims deserves careful examination. survivorsempowered.org/fourteen-yea...
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
You are remembered, honored, and loved so much. You are the reason we created Survivors Empowered. You are the reason we help other survivors. You are the reason Colorado repealed its state arms industry immunity bill which is named Jessi's Law -- to honor you. You are missed. Mom and Dad
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Six mass shootings July 18 & 19 have left 4 dead, 31 injured. Survivors Empowered has resources that can help you, your loved ones & community. The Survivors Toolkit was written by Gabby Giffords & Sandy & Lonnie Phillips - by survivors, for survivors. survivorsempowered.org/.../se-toolk...
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Honoring Jessi Redfield Ghawi ... Jessi’s spirit and sacrifice shine more intensely than ever as we mark fourteen years since she and eleven others were senselessly slaughtered, and dozens of others injured, in the 2012 Aurora, CO theater shootings.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 06/07/2026
Instead of working to protect our communities after one of the deadliest weekends of the year, the Trump admin is planning to roll back more than three dozen gun safety rules, making it easier for guns to fall into the wrong hands. It’s beyond dangerous.
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Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations
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The Trace @thetrace.org · 06/07/2026
On July 1, the Department of Justice sued to overturn Virginia’s newly enacted assault weapons ban. The DOJ also sued to overturn California’s ban on firearms that can easily be modified with machine gun conversion devices.
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Department of Justice Sues Virginia and California Over Gun Restrictions
The lawsuits accuse the states of unconstitutionally banning assault weapons and pistols that can be easily modified into machine guns.
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
#Juneteenth reminds us that freedom, dignity, and opportunity should belong to every person, and that the work of building a more just society continues.
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
On #RadioGAG, Penny Okamoto of Survivors Empowered... discusses what happens to you when you learn about gun violence survivors...Check it out: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...
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Survivors Drive the Movement - Pulse 10 Year Marker
Podcast Episode · RADIO GAG - The Gays Against Guns Show · June 12 · 42m
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Pride calls us not only to celebrate—but also to remember, to advocate, and to act. #Avoidrecklessgunfire survivorsempowered.org/pride-holds-...
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Today's #SCOTUS decision in NSSF v. James is a win!! Gun dealers and manufacturers who knowingly enable straw purchases, trafficking, or illegal sales will not get a free pass simply because they sell firearms. The decision helps laws like Colorado's Jessi's Law to hold bad actors accountable.
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
#Pride Holds Joy and Grief in the Same Hands This June marks 10 years since the #Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando. On June 12, 2016, a gunman entered Pulse during Latin Night and murdered 49 people, wounded 53 others, and terrorized hundreds more...1/2
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
The US has an estimated 400 million guns in civilian hands. Gunfire is leading cause of death for kids, teens & pregnant folks in US. Laws won’t change until law makers lose their seats bc they ignore gun violence.
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Shooting reported at Toledo festival June 6. Know the signs of shock. Check with your friends. #ToledoShooting
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
People impacted by #ToledoShooting. If you are already away from the gunfire, look for signs of shock in yourself & others. Get medical help if needed for shock. Free & online right now.
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
Multiple people shot at Toledo festival. Shooter still at large. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Toledo festival shooting: Multiple people shot in Ohio with suspect still at large
"Many victims" have been taken for medical treatment, the Toledo police department said in a statement.
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Jessi’s Messages offers thoughtfully designed greeting cards and printed items created to honor grief, remembrance, healing, and hope. #FathersDay #FathersDayCollection #JessisMessages Proceeds help support the mission of Survivors Empowered. survivorsempowered.org/jessis-messa...
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
For our friends in Sandy, Oregon -- and all survivors.
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Jessi’s Messages offers thoughtfully designed greeting cards and printed items created to honor grief, remembrance, healing, and hope. #Pride2026 #PrideCollection #JessisMessages Proceeds help support the mission of Survivors Empowered. survivorsempowered.org/jessis-messa...
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Five fatally shot, including the shooters aged 17 & 19 at San Diego Islamic Center. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Live updates San Diego mosque shooting: 3 victims killed at Islamic Center, police say
Follow here for live updates about reports of an active shooting situation at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
23 people were injured in a shooting in Edmond OK. Those impacted or with loved ones involved may be experiencing shock. Please share our survivor resources with those who need support now or after any traumatic event. Our hearts & our tools are with survivors survivorsempowered.org/survivor-res...
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Join us on April 23: After the Sirens: Healing, Dignity, and Support for Survivors • Your rights as a survivor • Understanding trauma responses and what they mean • Respecting survivor autonomy and dignity • Pathways to trauma-informed support and healing survivorsempowered.org/knowledge-ce...
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Shreveport LA. 8 children fatally shot. We are devastated by the violence inflicted on these families. Resources & information are available online. The aftermath of violence is long, disorienting, and isolating—and no one should have to face it alone. survivorsempowered.org/survivor-res...
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
YOU'RE INVITED to "After the Sirens"—a free forum on survivors' rights, trauma, and healing. 🎤 April 23, 3 PM ET Register now—https://survivorsempowered.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/national-crime-victims-rights-week-forum-with-survivors-empowered
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
🎉 Exciting news! Survivors Empowered has been selected as a recipient of a $5,000 Community Awareness Project grant from the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) for National Crime Victims' Rights Week 2026! #NCVRW2026
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Happy 76th birthday to Sandy Phillips, mom of Jessi and Jordan, as well as a cofounder of Survivors Empowered! Please help us reach our $7600 goal! Survivors Empowered is funded with generous donations from kind people like you! survivorsempowered.networkforgood.com/projects/757...
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Help Us To Empower Survivors
Donate today to help gun violence survivors through the most unimaginable time of their lives. Your donation helps survivors, through education and resources for healing after gun violence. Survivors ...
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
"Just taking a breath can be the first step. 🌿 Explore our full range of survivor-centered resources—from our Toolkit to therapy guidance to retreats. Your healing journey starts here. 💜" survivorsempowered.org/survivor-res...
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Remembrance is love that continues—Let someone know you remember—and that they’re not alone. #MothersDay For those missing a mother, grieving a child, or carrying a loss that others may not see, we created these remembrance cards to help put love into words. jessis-messages.printify.me
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Remembrance is love that continues—Let someone know you remember—and that they’re not alone. #MothersDay For those missing a mother, grieving a child, or carrying a loss that others may not see, we created these remembrance cards to help put love into words. jessis-messages.printify.me
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
"Just taking a breath can be the first step. 🌿 Explore our full range of survivor-centered resources—from our Toolkit to therapy guidance to retreats. Your healing journey starts here. 💜" survivorsempowered.org/survivor-res...
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Survivors Empowered @survivorsempowered.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Not every Mother’s Day card is about celebration. Some are about memory, grief, and enduring love. Our Jessi’s Messages collection was created for those tender spaces. jessis-messages.printify.me #MothersDayRemembrance #JessisMessages
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