'Gun Violence Survivor Who Advocates For The Voiceless'

VALLEJO, CA — Without community leaders, Vallejo wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Keandra Dozier, a Vallejo reader who nominated Keycha Gallon.

How do you know this community leader?

Volunteer.

What does this community leader do?

Nonprofit and volunteer local lead for Moms Demand action.

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

She's making a difference in multiple cities by doing community events raise awareness , she mentors young girls impacted by gun violence, she does community outreach for the unhoused and the underserved.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

Keycha is a movement of her own that's creating and putting in countless hours trying to change the community. She's a gun violence survivor who advocates for the voiceless.

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