Our Work

250K+
Youth Reached

Reached 250K+ young people by amplifying stories and expanding public awareness.

35+
Stories Shared

Amplified stories and memorials of those impacted by gun violence.

27+
National Chapters

Expanding our reach with student-led chapters across the nation.

520+
GVP Resources Distributed

Distributed 520+ gun violence prevention resources at community events.

2026 Summer Internship

  • 40 interns from 27 cities and 10 states
  • 7 successful group capstone projects completed
  • 8 legislator offices lobbied
  • 4 bills lobbied: SB 26-043, AB 1743, SB 948, and HB 1152
  • $805 raised through intern-led projects
  • 600+ people informed about gun violence and prevention strategies
  • 100% of interns would recommend the internship to friends
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OSOS interns participating in the opening virtual session
Interns joined from 10 states for advocacy training and discussion.
OSOS interns presenting a capstone project during the final showcase
Teams presented seven completed capstone projects at the final showcase.

Safe Storage Audits

  • Conducted audits of 346 school districts and 1,300+ private schools across California
  • Established a research and outreach partnership with Brady United
  • Verified and improved compliance with Education Code Section 48986, which requires educational agencies to notify parents and guardians annually about child access prevention and safe storage laws
1,646+ California education agencies audited

Featured Capstone Projects

Boston Bake Sale

  • Distributed 120+ informational pamphlets in Faneuil Hall
  • Partnered with four local bakeries to provide baked goods
  • Sold 77 cookies and cupcakes across 50+ transactions
  • Raised $385 over seven hours
Boston Bake Sale team presenting its capstone objectives
Boston Bake Sale project overview showing the Faneuil Hall table and results
Boston Bake Sale team presenting its fundraiser at the internship showcase

Game Tournament Fundraiser

  • Informed 450+ young people about OSOS’s mission and the dangers of gun violence
  • Hosted 15+ competitors
  • Raised $420 through donations and registration fees
Game Tournament team presenting its fundraising and awareness impact
Game Tournament team showing the online competition and participant channels

Phone Banking

  • Made 24 calls to Assemblymember Joe Patterson and Senator Roger W. Niello’s offices
  • Lobbied for bills AB 2247 and SB 948
  • Convinced 5+ community members to call their local legislators
Phone Banking team presenting its advocacy project
Phone Banking team presenting its project outcomes
Phone Banking presentation explaining the bills interns supported
Phone Banking presentation showing completed calls
Phone Banking presentation documenting calls to legislative offices

Civic Futures Summit

  • Connected with 130+ local youth
  • Pitched One Shot, One Story’s mission and youth-involvement opportunities
  • Presented to District 8 Council Member Domingo Candelas
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Senator Cortese Picnic by the Lake

  • Spoke with Senator Dave Cortese on gun violence prevention priorities
  • Featured in official media coverage by the California Senate Democrats
  • Shared conversations with 700+ community members including education on safe storage, red flag laws and interviews for victims and gun owners to share their stories
  • Distributed 248 informational flyers and free gun locks to families in need
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Day on the Bay

  • Spoke directly to 450+ community members about safe storage, red flag laws, etc.
  • Distributed 153 flyers and free gun locks
  • Collaborated with Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office to raise awareness about GVROs
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California AB1127

  • Worked with the Brady Campaign to support advocacy efforts contributing to the successful passage of California AB1127.
  • AB1127 prohibits licensed firearms dealers in California from selling "machinegun-convertible" semiautomatic pistols, effectively restricting handguns that are easily modifiable with devices like "Glock switches".
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