2025 Stop The Violence Rally

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area (BGCCA) hosted a Stop The Violence Rally on Monday, Nov. 10th at the Albany Clubhouse calling for unity and peaceful action toward ending gun violence in the Capital Area.

Teens gathered at the Albany Clubhouse on the evening of Nov. 10th as a snowstorm swept across the city and temperatures dropped to freezing. The scheduled outdoor event was moved into the Clubhouse gymnasium.

The event started with a procession around Dana Park as the teens carried a casket symbolizing the deaths occurring every year due to gun violence. The procession led back to the Clubhouse and into the gym. Members of the staff, board and community had opportunities to address the teens between heartfelt music performances.

It was a night of unity. A night of peace. And a call to action to protect our kids and teens from needless violence.

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