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America Chose Guns. We Choose Action.

While politicians count NRA cash, we count bodies - 44,000-gun deaths last year, 2,227 of them children. Change The Ref exposes the bought lawmakers, amplifies youth voices, and uses art as a weapon against gun violence. No more thoughts and prayers. Join the disruption.

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Youth Voices. Disruptive Art. Undeniable Accountability.

CHANGE THE REF RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT MASS SHOOTINGS and works to reduce the influence of the NRA and gun manufacturers through strategic interventions and by using art as a form of communication.

Change the Ref (CTR) was formed to amplify and support youth efforts and movement building. They use urban art and non-violent creative confrontation to advocate for the eradication of the gun violence epidemic and to expose elected officials who are bought and paid for by the NRA and gun manufacturers. #NeverAgain

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Shifting America’s social response to gun violence, by uniting creativity, activism, disruption, and education.

Change The Ref operates differently. We empower young activists, expose bought politicians, and create award-winning campaigns that breakthrough where traditional advocacy fails. Every dollar funds the tools youth leaders need to organize, the art installations that go viral, and the technology that amplifies victim voices. We’re building the generation that will vote out NRA-funded lawmakers—but we can’t do it without you. Take Action & Donate today and invest in the movement changing America’s gun violence crisis.

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Parents.

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Manuel and Patricia Oliver founded Change The Ref weeks after losing their son Joaquin in the Parkland shooting.

Through award-winning creative campaigns and youth empowerment, we’re forcing America to confront gun violence and holding politicians accountable to voters, not the gun lobby.

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Change The Ref operates differently. Your donation empowers youth activists, creates award-winning campaigns that break through where traditional advocacy fails, and holds NRA-funded politicians accountable.

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Change The Ref doesn’t follow the traditional nonprofit playbook. Our values reflect who we are—parents who lost everything, artists who create to disrupt, activists who refuse to play nice with politicians who value NRA cash over children’s lives.

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We don't wait for the next generation—we empower them NOW. Young people lead this movement, not follow adults.

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Art breaks through where policy papers fail. We use murals, AI, guerrilla tactics to force conversations America avoids.

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We don't wait for permission or perfect moments. When children are dying, every day demands action and urgency.

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“This isn’t just an organisation—it’s a lifeline. I came in feeling powerless, and I left with tools, community, and purpose. I’ve never felt more seen, heard, or empowered.”

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“The energy, the action, the community—I joined one event and never looked back. This space gave me the courage to speak out, to show up, and to believe that change starts with us.”

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“My donation wasn’t just a gift—it became a protest sign, a care package, and a voice for justice. I see exactly where my support goes, and that transparency keeps me coming back.”

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“They show up. For people, for policy, for progress. I’ve watched them support local organisers, amplify the unheard, and respond to crisis without hesitation.”

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This movement needs your voice, your vote, and your refusal to accept gun violence as normal. Register to vote, amplify our campaigns, attend events, donate, or organize in your community. We’re building the generation that will vote out NRA-funded politicians and finally end this crisis. The question isn’t whether you’re angry—it’s what you’ll do with that rage.


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