Who We Are

An organization created by the states, led by the states, and designed for the states. The Cooperative's membership structure is designed to help accelerate the growth of state-based Gun Violence Prevention Organizations through a coordinated decision-making process.

Our Principles

  • Sustainability

    Sustainable resouces to fund on-the-ground work and sustain this movement over the long term.

  • Do Things Well, Not Lots of Things

    Focused on high-quality impact in targeted areas.

  • Build Independence

    Strengthen members' capacity to operate independently.

Membership Structure

Core Members

Access to full suite of Cooperative initiatives to suport members in focusing on impact and lives saved, oversee governance.

Associate Members

Access to tools and shared services to increase efficiency and operations of state-based GVP organization.