Advocacy and Education to Reduce Gun Violence New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Education Fund is a 501c3 organization whose mission is to inform the public, particularly youth, about the dangers of gun violence and ways to prevent and reduce gun violence. New Yorkers Against Gun Violence is a 501c4 whose mission is to reduce gun violence through legislative advocacy and education designed to encourage action, influence public opinion and lead to policy change. With a primary focus on New York State, NYAGV also advocates at the local and national levels for laws, policies and practices that protect New York State residents, particularly youth, from gun violence.