In the News

In case you missed it, our ED was a guest columnist in the Providence Journal on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. Her “My Turn” feature follows: This Valentine’s Day marks six years since the Parkland massacre, when 14 students and three staff members were...

It’s Thanksgiving eve and we are grateful for YOU!

It’s Thanksgiving and We Are Grateful for YOU! We know practicing gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. It helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity and build...

Thank You for Joining our Annual Celebration!

Thank you for joining our Annual Celebration! We are grateful to our supporters who attended our celebration at Save the Bay on October 17. A special shout out to volunteers Stan Dimock, Lynne Turnbull, Jim Worthington, Ramsey Davis and Lynn Hughes. Partners in...

RICAGV Board Member attends White House event

RICAGV Board member Diana Garlington, special guest at the White House for the President’s announcement of the first federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention. On Friday, September 15, I received an invitation from the Social Secretary in the White House...

Welcome Melissa Carden, RICAGV’s New Executive Director

Welcome Melissa Carden, RICAGV’s New Executive Director The RICAGV Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the hiring of Melissa Carden as our new Executive Director. A Pawtucket native and graduate of Villanova University, Melissa is a highly skilled...

Court strikes down challenge to RI’s concealed carry permit laws

Court strikes down challenge to RI’s concealed carry permit laws By: Jack Perry The Providence Journal. Published June 27th, 2023 AG Neronha says his office successfully defended constitutional challenge to RI concealed-carry permit laws. A constitutional...

The 2023 Legislative Session Ended with No Action on Gun Bills

What’s Next? The General Assembly recessed for the year without voting on any gun legislation. We’re extremely disappointed and frustrated, especially with the House leadership, all of whom RICAGV endorsed during the 2022 election cycle. This is not ok and we...