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NWSOFA Sandy Hook Vigil
December 7, 2016 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
NWSOFA Candle Light Vigil to End Gun Violence in Commeration of the 4th Anniversary of the Sandy Hook Tragedy
NWSOFA Gun Violence Prevention Team Action Event – 2016 National Vigil to #EndGunViolence in Partnership with Newtown Foundation, Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence and Everytown Survivor Engagement Network
Northwest Suburbs Organizing for Action is partnering with a local, non-denominational, religious community, to stage an interfaith, candlelight vigil to #EndGunViolence in commemoration of the fourth anniversary of the Sandy Hook School tragedy, as well as the 120,000 American victims of gun violence who have been killed since December 2012.
The vigil will be part of a nationwide tribute also in partnership with the Newtown Foundation, Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence and Everytown Survivor Engagement Network. This event will take place from 7:00 to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at the Living Faith Cathedral Worship Center Church located at 2367 North Quentin Road, Palatine, IL 60074.
Please join us and help shine a light on the dark shadow of gun violence in America. Your presence at the vigil on December 7, 2016, will help give a voice to the tens of thousands of victims and survivors of gun violence and allow you to play a vital part to help #EndGunViolence across our nation. Light refreshments will be served following the vigil.
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