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Invest in Our Youth.
Save Our Communities.

Every dollar you give funds programs that keep young people alive, off the streets, and on a path to a better future. In honor of Chris Shakim Owens — taken at age 13.

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All donations are tax-deductible · The Chris S. Owens Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit

Why Your Gift Matters

Gun violence is the #1 cause of death for youth in America
80% of NYC gun violence victims are Black or Latino
Every $100 funds one week of after-school programming
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100% Goes to Programs

Every dollar directly funds youth programs, outreach, and community services in Brooklyn, NYC.

In Honor of Chris Shakim Owens

1995 – 2009 · Age 13 · Harlem, New York

"His death will not be in vain. Every young person we reach is a promise kept."

Invest in Our Youth.Save Our Communities.