May 20, 2025

Dear Supporters,

Since its founding in 2013 as a 501(c)(4) organization, Grandmothers Against Gun Violence, a strong advocacy force in the gun violence prevention movement, is honored to have played a role in collaborating with other organizations to help enact Washington state legislation. Over the past 12 years our efforts helped pass many measures, including: a ban on assault weapons and ghost guns; the creation of extreme risk protection orders; the restriction of weapons in certain locations; and this year, the requirement to obtain a permit to purchase a firearm.

We are proud of the significant progress made, and treasure the times we joined together to make our voices heard. Recently, however, we experienced much greater difficulty in recruiting for board and leadership positions. This is perhaps the result of losing momentum during COVID when we were unable to meet in person, coupled with the unprecedented current national political distraction demanding our attention.

For these reasons, the Board of Grandmothers Against Gun Violence has made the difficult decision to sunset our advocacy organization as of December 31, 2025.

And while there is great sadness associated with this decision, as Grandmothers, we know better than most how time passes, how our needs and capabilities change, and how strategies must evolve.

I am happy to report that the Grandmothers Against Gun Violence Foundation, a 501(c)(3) formed in 2018, continues and welcomes your participation in supporting research, education, and programs. (Don’t miss the GAGVF Webinar on June 10 at 1pm PST. Visit their website to learn more.)

Look below for additional suggestions for staying active in the gun violence prevention movement, as there are now more and different pathways to become involved than when GAGV started in 2013.

With deep gratitude, we thank you and our supporters for Showing Up, Standing Up, and Speaking Up helping to create a safer world for all. 

Sincerely,

Jill McKinstry, Chair

Grandmothers Against Gun Violence