# Event Details - **Event Name**: Youth Rise: A Gun Violence Awareness Experience | Year 2 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 03:30 pm - **Event Description**: Gun violence is real—and it’s impacting our generation in and out of school. But together, we can speak up, heal, and create change.About this EventHosted by The Vecina Cafe Empowerment Center IncJoin us for a powerful afternoon created by and for youth to break the silence, raise awareness, and stand for peace in our communities.? What to Expect:✅ Live Panel – Real stories from youth, survivors, mental health advocates & community leaders✅ Spoken Word & Music – Performances that hit home✅ Short Film Screening – Blink: A powerful film on youth and gun violence✅ Peace Mural Station – Paint your hand, leave your mark: Peace Starts With Me✅ Resources That Matter – Crisis support, grief counseling, youth programs & more✅ Free snacks & open café station? For Us, By Us:Whether you’ve been impacted by violence or just want to be part of the solution—this space is for you. Come as you are, leave inspired, informed, and ready to take action.Let’s make it loud: Our lives matter. Our voices matter. Peace starts with us.Agenda?: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PMGun Violence Awareness Café Day: “Peace Starts With Me”Host: LeAnn Genesis Flores Info: LeAnn Flores is a dynamic leader and passionate advocate for community empowerment. As the CEO and Founder of The Vecina Cafe Empowerment Center Inc., she has created an innovative space dedicated to uplifting and strengthening local communities. Her commitment to storytelling and collaboration is reflected in her work as Assistant Director and head of crew for the short film BLINK, where she brought vision and creativity to the production. LeAnn is a steadfast champion for stronger, more connected communities, continuously striving to inspire and empower those around her.?: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMWelcome + Resource Lounge Opens | Open Café?: 12:30 PM - 12:45 PMOpening Remarks & Moment of Silence?: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM Film Screening: BLINK?: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PMPanel Discussion & Talk Back?: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PMMural Activity: “Peace Starts With Me”?: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PMLive Performances: Spoken Word & Song - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brandon/youth-rise-a-gun-violence-awareness-experience-year-2/100001985591807547 - **Event Categories**: Entertainment, Business, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: under_18_with_guardian - door_time: 2026-06-20T15:45:00Z - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: Brandon Park & Recreation Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brandon - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Brandon Park & Recreation Center - **lat**: 27.9419442 - **long**: -82.28055979999999 - **full address**: Brandon Park & Recreation Center, 502 East Sadie Street, Brandon, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Youth Rise: A Gun Violence Awareness Experience | Year 2 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/b760e1ee15d78ad57e8d4fe0c79b880b1e7e1f8a477d31232d85c50384392f83-rimg-w1200-h900-dc171915-gmir.jpg?v=1774226967 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Youth Rise: A Gun Violence Awareness Experience | Year 2 being held? - **A:** Youth Rise: A Gun Violence Awareness Experience | Year 2 takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 03:30 pm at Brandon Park & Recreation Center, 502 East Sadie Street, Brandon, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Youth Rise: A Gun Violence Awareness Experience | Year 2? - **A:** Youth Rise: A Gun Violence Awareness Experience | Year 2 is organized by Vecine Cafe. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Youth Rise: A Gun Violence Awareness Experience | Year 2 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brandon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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