About the Freedom States Alliance Coalition & the "Come Together" Online Auction

The Freedom States Alliance Coalition of gun violence prevention groups is changing the way America thinks about guns to build and mobilize a grassroots movement to dramatically reduce gun violence in the United States. By organizing supporters, and sponsoring internet and public relations campaigns on behalf of gun violence prevention organizations, the Freedom States Alliance Coalition is strengthening the promise of America and declaring freedom from gun violence.

To help support the important work that statewide grassroots organizations are doing to keep our homes and streets safe from gun violence, the "Come Together to Free America From Gun Violence" Online Auction was launched. This online auction serves as a tribute to the life and legacy of John Lennon and honors the over 30,000 Americans killed each year with guns.

Since gun violence claimed the life of John Lennon on December 8th, 1980, over 800,000 Americans have died by gunfire and another 800,000 Americans have been injured in the past 12 years alone. Gun violence is an unrelenting public health emergency in our country of truly epic proportions--and yet it goes virtually unnoticed. In 2004 alone, 29,569 Americans were killed with firearms. Our theme, Come Together, is a hopeful message signifying what Americans can do when they join together to resolve a problem.

The Freedom States Alliance Coalition believes that more can and must be done to address this urgent issue. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Freedom States Alliance coalition of groups which are working to reduce gun violence in our country.

Please make a donation today

or

bid on a Come Together auction item.