An interdenominational group of Fort Worth pastors, led by Pastor Kyev Tatum, launches a local chapter of the national Guns to Gardens initiative, which repurposes unwanted firearms into garden tools for survivors of gun violence. This grassroots effort, marked by a symbolic march in which clergy pushed an empty coffin along Mississippi Avenue, aims to honor victims and provide resources for healing in communities disproportionately affected by gun violence.
The initiative, facilitated by the nonprofit RAWTools, is designed to address both the physical and mental toll of ongoing gun violence in areas like southeast Fort Worth, where fatal shootings have spiked. Organizers plan to host a safe disposal event for unwanted firearms and seek to raise $50,000 to support local trauma-informed care, aiming to offer not just tools, but also a pathway to community healing and resilience.
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