About OAGV

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Strength for today and great hope for tomorrow

ORPHANS AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE (OAGV) is a non-profit organization founded in 2020 by a young lady who lost her father to a senseless act of violence in Baltimore City in 2019.

OAGV recognizes the need for an organization to have a defined mission, SMART goals, and clear objectives to meet those goals. As a team, we use our personal life experiences, our talents and passions, along with our degrees and qualifications to provide quality and timely services to those who need it most.

Being an organization by orphans, for orphans, OAGV is relatable, personable, and transparent. Its services, including financial literacy workshops, book club, and one-on-one grief counseling, will assist orphans of all ages (and their parents) with navigating the death of their parent.

Our Mission

To foster a warm, welcoming community, and provide resources to orphans who have lost parents to gun violence in the City of Baltimore and across the country.

Our Philosophy

Creating a Community

We are creating a community through teamwork, accountability and transparency.

Strengthening a Community

We are strengthening communities by providing equity and access to resources to those we serve.

Healing a Community

We are healing communities by reducing the negative effects of traumatic grief and promoting positive change.

Objectives

Provide a safe, tailored community for those who have lost parents to gun violence.

Connect orphans with needed resources and assistance as they transition into life after the death of a parent.

Provide orphans with healthy coping mechanisms through one on one and group discussions.