2026 ADVOCACY SUMMIT, 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY GALA, & CONGRESSIONAL MEETINGS DAY

Join us at our 3rd annual Advocacy Summit, Awards Gala, and Congressional Meetings Day, a three-day convening designed to educate, honor, and mobilize our movement.

This year’s gathering is special: Community Justice is celebrating 10 years of mobilizing, advocacy, and policy-building. We’re excited to celebrate this milestone with you!

WHEN: Monday, April 20 - Wednesday, April 22, 2026
WHERE: Washington, D.C.

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Advocacy Summit sessions include:

  • Skills-building breakout trainings led by experts focused on Public Speaking, Earning Press Hits, and Legislative Advocacy

  • Panels on Federal Harms and Overreach as well as State and Local Advocacy Successes

  • Training for meeting and engaging with Members of Congress 

At the Awards Gala, we will have dinner, cocktails, and entertainment as we recognize the trailblazers who have made outstanding contributions to preventing gun violence and uplifting their communities and mark 10 years since the founding of Community Justice.

Whether you’ve partnered with Community Justice for years or you’re joining us for the first time, this 10-year milestone is a moment for all of us. A moment to reflect. A moment to celebrate. A moment to deepen our collective knowledge. And a moment to continue the fight to support community organizations, uplift community leaders, and end gun violence nationwide.

Please direct any questions about the event to summit@cjactionfund.org. 

Exact locations to be shared upon registration.

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DETAILS:

April 20-22, 2026
Washington, D.C.

SCHEDULE:

April 20: Advocacy Summit Opening

April 21: Summit Keynotes & 10-Year Anniversary Gala

April 22: Congressional Meetings Day on Capitol Hill

Frequently Asked Questions

    • Advocacy Summit: The Advocacy Summit will take place on Monday, April 20, and Tuesday, April 21. We will begin at 12:00 pm ET on Monday, April 20, and end at 5:00 pm ET. Following the program, we will host an evening Networking Reception. On Tuesday, the Summit will take place from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET.

    • Awards Gala: Our third annual Justice Ball Awards Gala, celebrating Community Justice’s 10th Anniversary, will be held on Tuesday, April 21, at 7:00 pm ET. The gala will honor policymakers and leaders in the CVI field and also recognize Community Justice’s decade-long impact.

    • Congressional Meetings Day: On Wednesday, April 22, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm ET, Advocacy Summit attendees will have the opportunity to educate congressional offices on the importance of gun violence intervention and prevention programs.

  • The Summit will include keynote addresses from nationally-recognized prominent leaders and panels on Federal Harms & Overreach and State and Local Advocacy Successes.  Attendees will also participate in Advocacy Skills-building breakout sessions focused on Public Speaking, Earning Press Hits, and Legislative Advocacy. Speakers include experts in the CVI field and elected officials who are leading the charge to prevent violence in their communities. Registered participants will receive the full agenda before the event begins.

  • No. Registration closes on Friday, March 20. Participants must complete the registration form AND pay the registration fee to secure their spot.

  • Registration costs $200 and will cover all meals and transportation during the Advocacy Summit, as well as admission to the Justice Ball Awards Gala. Once you complete the registration form, be sure to pay the registration fee here.

  • Exact locations will be shared with registrants, but all events will take place in Washington, DC.

  • Community Justice has secured a block of hotel rooms for participants at the rate of $319.00 plus tax per night. The booking link will be shared upon completion of registration.

  • The registration form will allow you to RSVP individually for the Advocacy Summit, Awards Gala, and Congressional Meetings Day. If you are only interested in attending the Awards Gala, tickets can be purchased separately.

  • Yes. Limited travel scholarships are available to cover the cost of lodging only. Scholarships are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Email summit@cjactionfund.org to request a travel scholarship after completing the registration process.

  • For the Advocacy Summit, participants are welcome to wear casual or business casual attire.

    For the Awards Gala, cocktail attire is preferred.

    For the Congressional Meetings Day, please plan to dress in business attire.

  • Yes, food will be provided. On Monday, April 20, participants will be provided with lunch, an afternoon snack, and appetizers during the Opening Reception. On Tuesday, April 21, participants will be provided with breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack. At the Awards Gala, participants will be provided with dinner and drinks. On Wednesday, April 22, participants will be provided with breakfast and lunch. If you have any dietary restrictions, please note them on the registration form.

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