“A blessing to be working with these lovely people to bring resource and strategy to Kalamazoo.”

– Genesis Griffin (Facebook Post, April 22, 2026)

“This year’s Emerging Leaders Gun Violence Summit was a huge success. A big thank you to all the organizations that donated therapy dogs, money, that volunteered their time, and gave free haircuts to the youth. We must all work together to mitigate gun violence in our communities.”

– Maya (Naya J Reynolds Devotional Facebook Page, April 22, 2026)

“Launching the third Emerging Leaders Summit on Gun Violence in Kalamazoo. So proud of these young people who are stepping up to make our community better!”

– Barb (Moms Demand Action – Kalamazoo Area, Facebook Post, April 16, 2026)

“Yesterday the JABS-Justice Against Bullying at School Club LIT Members participated in the 3rd Annual Emerging Leaders Gun Violence Summit. Watching them emerge as the Leaders they are destined to become was a truly inspirational, emotional, and transformative experience. I have personally never been more proud. We have worked with these youth since meeting them in the 3rd and 4th grade most of them are GRADUATING SENIORS!

Thank you to all of the other organizers, Sponsors, Volunteers, and especially the youth and parents that attended.

Yesterday I witnessed a moment in time that will be a launching pad for not only their futures but the future of Kalamazoo County.

S/O to Amin Finch of Finch & Co. & Print to Prosper for the t-shirts!

#changeiscoming #emergingleaders #JABSLITClub #co2026 #JusticeAgainstBullyingatSchool #KAPGunViolence #KalamazooAlliancetoPreventGunViolence”

– Gwendolyn Hooker (Facebook Post, April 18, 2026)