PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 15, 2011 — An increase in gun violence on Philadelphia’s streets has prompted state Sen. Anthony H. Williams, Philadelphia Safety Net, and Uplift Solutions to announce a “Goods for Guns” gun buy back event.
Williams is a longtime ardent and active supporter of implementing actions to reduce gun violence and improve the quality of life for the community.
WHO: Sen. Anthony H. Williams, Philadelphia Safety Net Executive Director Ray Jones, Uplift Solutions Executive Director Mike Basher, Jeff Brown of Brown’s Shop Rite, Mike Basher, E. Steven Collins of 103.9 FM, and Cindy Bass from U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah’s office.
WHAT: Announcement of “Goods for Guns” gun buy back event
WHEN: Friday, Dec. 16 at 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Philadelphia Police Administration Building, 8th and Race streets
Media coverage is welcomed.
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