ROBERT & KEBA
GUNS DOWN PENS UP, INC.
Let your words make the mark, not your weapons.
WELCOME TO ROBERT & KEBA GUNS DOWN PENS UP, INC.
Robert & Keba Guns Down Pens Up, Inc. is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3), legacy-based, survivor-led nonprofit rooted in Brownsville, Brooklyn. We work to prevent gun violence and community crisis while promoting healing, literacy, wellness, mentoring, leadership, and family stability. Our youth prevention and mentoring work primarily serves young people ages 10–24, while our community resource navigation and referral assistance supports residents and families of all ages.
Current services include community resource navigation, agency referrals, outreach, community events, and scheduled CPR/AED and basic life-saving education. We are expanding our youth and family programming through partnerships, funding, and access to a consistent program location.
Robert & Keba Guns Down Pens Up, Inc. participated in an Enough Initiative CMS community event. where GDPU set up an outreach table to connect with residents, share information, and support community violence prevention efforts.
Robert & Keba Guns Down Pens Up, Inc. participated in an Enough Initiative CMS community family event, where GDPU set up an outreach table to connect with residents, share information, and support community violence prevention efforts. your image
Robert & Keba Guns Down Pens Up, Inc. participated in an Easter community event, providing cotton candy, popcorn, tote bags, headphones, earbuds, and informational pamphlets while connecting with youth, families, and community members.
Robert & Keba Guns Down Pens Up, Inc. participated in an Enough Initiative CMS community event. where GDPU set up an outreach table to connect with residents, share information, and support community violence prevention efforts.
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Need help locating housing, employment, benefits, youth services, wellness support, reentry assistance, senior services, disability resources, or other community support? We help residents identify appropriate agencies, understand referral steps. Final eligibility decisions are made by the receiving agency.
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