Rise Up For Peace, Tampa Police To Host Family Fun Day Saturday

Tampa FL

20 May, 2022

7:20 PM

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TAMPA, FL — The Tampa Police Department and Rise Up for Peace Inc. will host a family fun day event Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. at Al Barnes Park, 2902 N 32nd St., Tampa, with the focus on raising awareness about gun violence in the community. We continue to work towards reducing crime and gun violence in many areas around Tampa. The grassroots Rise Up for Peace is made up of East Tampa parents and other community members who have had family members die to gun violence. Rise Up for Peace was founded by residents Patricia Brown and Jacqueline Saddler-Daniels after their own sons were shot and killed. Concerned about the escalating gun violence occurring in Tampa, the women started the organization to end the conspiracy of silence and encourage residents to tell police when they see or hear about a shooting. Brown said events like this family fun day are designed to get residents together to meet their neighbors and empower people to take back their communities. For information, contact Brown at [email protected] or 813-526-8666. See related stories: Rise Up For Peace Celebrates Year Of Walking To Stop Gun ViolenceGrieving Parents Come Together To March Against Gun ViolenceTampa Police Call For End To Gun Violence After Citywide IncreaseEscalating Gun Violence Prompts Law Enforcement To Get CreativeFamily, Police Take To Streets For Tips On Shooting Of 4-Year-Old Every month the group hosts a walk through the streets of the community to help raise awareness about the senseless shootings occurring in the community. There will be speakers, food, a video game bus, vendors providing resources and information, and a chance to grab cash in the money pit, along with gifts and prizes.