The violent cycle of gangs and guns has hurt our communities across generations. Our work is to counteract that trauma with powerful acts of healing, accountability, togetherness, and love.
Our approach is to counteract:
Our Approach
Poverty with financial opportunity.
Violence with accountability and intervention.
Trauma with healing, mentorship, and community support.
In these ways, we’re helping people, families and communities affected by gang violence reclaim and reimagine their lives.
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Portland sees significant drop in shootings in 2025, according to PPB report
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Portland gun violence drops 34% in past year, but community leaders warn more work is needed
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Fox News 12: Portland recorded its lowest number of shooting incidents in six years, with gun violence declining by 30% in 2025
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Donate to Restore Church St. The Community House, organized by Lionel Irving (gofund.me)
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Now's not the time to let up on efforts to stop gun violence, advocates say.
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17-year-old wants 'to get out of street life': a deep dive into youth gun violence
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Community advocates and mayor speak at No More Gun Violence block party
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New Portland police data shows steady decline in gun violence
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Community members hold "Bullet Free Weekend" event, efforting to lower gun violence
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Portland organization using funds from ‘Safe Summer PDX’ to bring community together
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Crime Is Encroaching on a Landmark of Portland’s Black Community. Why Won’t City Hall Act?
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Portlanders ask for better protection of witnesses who come forward following shootings
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Event aims to create safe space, combat gun violence in Argay Terrace neighborhood
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Lionel Irving helps others through Love is Stronger
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Portland's Gun Violence: A Public Safety Crisis Town Hall
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Community groups host block party in Hazelwood neighborhood to address gun violence
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Lionel Irving Wants To End The Cycle Of Violence That Claimed His Childhood
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