Guilford County Violence Prevention Initiative partners develop and design opportunities for community outreach and education to support awareness and community mobilization to prevent violence in Guilford County. These efforts are unique events that may occur weekly, annually, or singularly. These events honor the impact of violence on the community, remember victims and their families, and seek community input on how to tailor interventions in a community-centered way.    

In 2024, the Guilford County Violence Prevention Initiative partners made significant strides in engaging the community through a variety of impactful events. These included health fairs, community workshops, and memorial and awareness events.

During Gun Violence Awareness Month in June, several key organizations, supported the City of Greensboro's Office of Community Safety Annual Peace on Purpose event. Additionally, groups such as Mother’s Standing Against Gun Violence held regular community walks and community conversations. Below are examples of events organized by key partners: 

• City of Greensboro Office of Community Safety
  • Second Annual Peace on Purpose Event
  • Building a Community Safety Ecosystem Meeting
• Guilford County Sheriff's Office 
  • NC S.A.F.E.  (Secure All Firearms Effectively) Week
• Families Against Senseless Killings (FASK) 
  • Annual GOAT Awards Ceremony
• Mother’s Standing Against Gun Violence 
  • Neighborhood Walks (Spring season)
  • Annual Memorial Day Event
• Greensboro Police Department
  • Community Conversations 
  • National Night Out