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Omaha, NE - Pastors and school officials met at Pilgrim Baptist Church and in front of a packed house they denounced gun violence in their communities and schools. Spiritual leaders told the congregation about a 10 point plan to stop the violence. Everyone who came was given the plan on paper. It included ways to help get a child out of a gang. It also gives information about where gun violence victims can get support and where people getting out of jail can go to re-connect with the community.
Pastors are calling on everyone who knows the plan and hears their message to spread the word about this plan and put it in action. Their hope is that generations of children to come can live out their lives in peace.
Reported by Devon Patton, devon@action3news.com
Support Information:
10 ways the community can help stop gun violence.
1. Education & Employment Opportunities - Please call Urban League of Nebraska at 402-453-9730.
2. Housing Support - Need assistance with housing…Please call the Family Housing Advisory Services at 402-934-7921.
3. Support Services – Need help with Emergency Assistance or Basic Needs – Food, Clothing, and other…Please call ENCAP (Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership) at 402-453-5656 ext. 200.
4. Spiritual Support - Need prayer or want to talk to a Pastor or Minister. Please call 402-594-9254.
5. Looking to change your lifestyle, getet out of a negative group, help your child stay away from negative groups, or seeking help with mediation (Squashing Beef) -
If you or someone you know wants to change their lifestyle or if you need someone to help with mediation (squashing beef) – Please call Impact One Community Connection at 402-932-2855.
6. Gun Violence Victim Support Group – If you have lost a family member or friend to gun violence and want to be a part of a support group – Please call the Center for Holistic Development at 402-502-9788.
7. Reentry and Recovery Group – If you or someone you know is returning from jail or prison and need help getting reconnected in the community – ENCAP (Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership) at 402-453-5656 ext. 200.
OMAHA POLICE DEPARTMENT
(The following contact information (8-10) will help you reach the Omaha Police Department or Crime Stoppers)
8. Report gang activity in your neighborhood. Please call the Gang Hotline at 444-5990.
9. Report illegal activity or have knowledge about a gun violence crime. Please call 444-STOP, send a text message to 274637 (crimes) or www.omahacrimestoppers.net. (This call is anonymous)
10. Report an illegal firearm – Please call 444-STOP, send a text message to 274637 (crimes) or www.omahacrimestoppers.net (This call is anonymous)
