Community Advocacy Tampa

Wear Orange began in honor of Hadiya Pendleton, a bright and talented 15 year old from Chicago whose life was taken by gun violence in 2013. Just one week before her death, she had proudly performed with her school’s majorette team at President Obama’s second inaugural parade. Her friends chose the color orange to honor her life because hunters wear orange to…

813 Stop the Violence Inc. is a local organization committed to healing, empowerment, and safer communities across Tampa Bay. Their work and this community outreach event centers families who have been impacted by violence and creates spaces where youth, parents, and neighbors can connect with resources, encouragement, and hope. Through events, outreach, and year round support, they bring people together to…