June 6–8 is Wear Orange Weekend, honoring survivors and raising awareness about gun violence in our communities. All across Michigan, people are coming together to mourn, to resist, and to take action. Events continue throughout the month.

Here are a few events happening around the state:

• ✊🏾 Silence the Violence Silent Vigil – Detroit
  June 7 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Church of the Messiah, 231 E Grand Blvd | Register
  
• 🧡 Silence the Violence Community Outreach Event – Ypsilanti
  June 8 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Prospect Park, 1301 E Forest Ave | Register
  
• 🛠️ First Friday CVI Preparation Day – Detroit
  June 7 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Force Detroit, 220 Bagley St Suite 639 | This community violence intervention event is focused on preparation, healing, and proactive engagement to reduce harm and support safety.
• 🎤 CVI Day – Lansing
  June 12 | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  Copper Moon, 1247 Center Street, Lansing, MI
  Join Force Detroit to educate policymakers on the impact of trauma-informed, community-driven safety strategies. The day includes training, speakers, and legislative canvassing to push for sustainable CVI funding.
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• 🕊️ Interfaith Training on Michigan’s New Gun Safety Laws – Virtual
  June 12 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Zoom | Clergy & faith leaders encouraged to attend | Register