Educational Resources
We ensure adults and children are receiving the best education possible to be set up for success.
Household Items
Delivering household items, like laundry detergent, to low-income residents to help make their daily lives better.
Community Development
Supporting the needs of the community at all times – not only during times of tragedy.
About the Foundation
Gun violence affects the Black community more than any other community. Shawn Moss, a beloved son and father, was taken from us due to gun violence in 2014. To give voice to his legacy, the Shawn Moss Wellness and Growth (SWAG) Foundation was created. Our foundation fights against gun violence by uplifting our communities.
Shawn loved basketball, kids, and teaching. He loved to see young people in our community thrive and that is what our foundation aims to do. By providing educational resources, household items, and events that support communities disproportionately affected by gun violence, we set Black children and adults up for success. This program has grown every year and we hope to continue to make a positive impact with your support.
Pillars of Community Improvement
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Diversity & Inclusion
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Food insecurity
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Financial
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Children / Youth
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Technology
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Education
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Health & Wellness
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Career Development
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Family
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Community Development
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Arts
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Sports/Athletics
Our Events
Angel Tree
Every year in Lynchburg, Virginia, gifts are given to help families affected by gun violence
The Clothesline Project
The Lynchburg chapter of Moms Demand Action, a national organization advocating for stricter gun laws, distributes about 200 bottles of laundry detergent to the Dearington apartment complex.
Friday Power Lunch
Friday Power Lunch (2/12/2021) tackled the tough issue of Gun Violence Prevention. We talked about legislation making its way through the General Assembly, as well as steps that need to be taken from the local level to the federal level.