Full Breakdown
Baltimore Ravens Allocate $1 Million to Gun-Violence Prevention
6/17/2026, 5:09:19 AM
Core Initiative
The Baltimore Ravens announced a $1 million investment to fund six organizations that address gun-violence prevention, crisis response, and long-term recovery in Baltimore.
Partners and Their Roles
The grant recipients include the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) to expand the Group Violence Reduction Strategy; MedStar Health’s Hospital Violence Responder program for emergency aid and education; Everytown for Gun Safety for high-school training tours; Roca Maryland for outreach and employment for more than 350 high-risk youth; the University of Maryland R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center for collaborative forums such as the Baltimore Together summit; and Johns Hopkins Medicine for the “This Is My Story” initiative and “Champions for Change” fellowship.
Data & Statistics
The $1 million supports six entities. GVRS has reduced homicides and shootings by roughly one-third in the Western District. Roca serves >350 high-risk young men annually. Everytown’s training has reached hundreds of students and amassed ~1 million social-media views. The HVR program supplies essential resources to victims of gun-related trauma.
Why It Matters
Funding a range of interventions—from prevention to post-incident support—aims to lower firearm-related injuries and deaths, strengthen community resilience, and illustrate how professional-sports franchises can mobilize resources for public-health challenges.
Official Statements & Responses
Ravens president Sashi Brown emphasized the franchise’s responsibility to support life-saving work and timed the investment with the Baltimore Together: A Violence Prevention Summit at M&T Bank Stadium. Mayor Brandon Scott noted that the funding will bolster GVRS and sustain recent declines in homicides and non-fatal shootings. Partner representatives confirmed that the grants will expand existing programs and enable new collaborative initiatives.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The Ravens have a platform and a responsibility to shine a light on the frontline organizations driving meaningful change.” — Sashi Brown, Ravens president
- “I want to thank the Ravens for their commitment to Baltimore. This investment will support the Group Violence Reduction Strategy and help us build on the progress we have seen reducing homicides and nonfatal shootings to historic lows. The Ravens truly are Baltimore's team, and continue to show up for our city day in and day out.” — Brandon Scott, Mayor of Baltimore
- “Samet – FACHE, President & CEO, MedStar Health "It takes bold, brave leaders and collaborators like MedStar Health, the Baltimore Ravens and other community organizations to identify resolutions to gun violence across Baltimore.” — Kenneth A. Samet, President & CEO, MedStar Health
- “– Managing Director of Community Safety Initiatives and Founder of the Everytown Community Safety Fund at Everytown for Gun Safety "The Baltimore Ravens have been an invaluable partner in advancing community-led efforts to reduce gun violence across Baltimore.” — Michael-Sean Spence, Managing Director, Everytown for Gun Safety
What’s Next
The Baltimore Together: A Violence Prevention Summit will convene stakeholders to coordinate strategies. Funded programs will roll out expanded services throughout 2026, with progress metrics reported by the partner organizations and the Ravens.
