We support and educate those whose lives have been forever changed — including survivors themselves, and the families and friends of those lost to gun violence.
Resources
In the wake of gun violence, it’s common to feel overwhelmed, numb, angry, or unsure what to do next. You don’t have to navigate this alone.
This quick booklet shares immediate steps for safety and basic needs, guidance for supporting kids and teens, and simple language for hard conversations—along with trusted hotlines and community resources.
SURVIVORS TOOLKIT
RAPID RESPONSE
RETREATS
MINDFULNESS TRAINING
TRAUMA THERAPY
Sharing the Journey
Honoring Jessi
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.
Twelve fatalities were reported along with 70 injuries. 58 were hit by bullets, and were reported by mainstream news as the most victims of any mass shooting in United States history. This figure was not surpassed until the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting, which killed 49 people and injured 58 others for a combined total of 107 casualties.
“I say all the time that every moment we have to live our life is a blessing. So often I have found myself taking it for granted. Every hug from a family member. Every laugh we share with friends. Even the times of solitude are all blessings. Every second of every day is a gift.”
— Jessica Redfield Ghawi (7 weeks before she was killed)
Fourteen Years After Jessi’s Death: The Question the Courts Never Were Allowed to Answer and the Lives that Might Have Been Impacted
How to Help
Your Generosity POWERS us!
Survivors Empowered relies on the passion and dedication of individuals and their donations to fund our retreats, rapid response team, and support of survivors.
The Survivors Empowered Bonfire store offers meaningful merchandise created to support survivors of gun violence and the movement to end gun violence.
Featuring items like hats, mugs, totes, and advocacy apparel, the store reflects a mission of remembrance, resilience, and action.
Proceeds help Survivors Empowered provide support, connection, mindfulness resources, and advocacy for survivors and families impacted by gun violence.
Founded in the wake of the 2012 Aurora tragedy, Survivors Empowered continues to turn grief into purpose by building community and pushing for evidence-based solutions, including a national assault weapons ban.
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