5th Annual Put Them Jawns Down
For the fifth year in a row, the Quaker City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is proud to lead a citywide call to action through our annual “Put Them Jawns Down” Gun Violence + Voter + Mental Health Awareness Campaign.
Put Them Jawns Down” is a week-long campaign dedicated to awareness, prevention, and civic engagement. The initiative will actively engage the public through a dynamic online campaign across all Quaker City Alumnae Chapter social media platforms, while also providing opportunities for the community to gather, learn, and organize through in-person programming.
This Year’s Campaign Includes:
Week-Long Gun Violence + Mental Health + Voter Awareness Social Media Campaign (all QCA platforms)
Featuring resources, community voices, prevention strategies, and voter education shared across all QCA social media platforms.
“Put Them Jawns Down” Gun Violence + Mental Health + Voter Awareness Summit
Teen Rec Activation Edition
The Alan Horwitz Sixth Man Center
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
5:00pm – 8:30pm
4250 Wissahickon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
This powerful one-night, youth-centered summit hosted in partnership with Philadelphia Youth Basketball during Teen Rec Night integrates:
- Gun Violence + Civic + Mental Health awareness and education
- Panel discussion
- Breakout sessions + Activities + Music + Fun + Basketball
- Youth and adult leadership development on and off the court
Rooted in the African philosophy of Ubuntu (“I am because we are”), this activation connects personal responsibility, community safety, and civic participation.
We will bring together youth, community leaders, elected officials, advocates, and residents to discuss solutions, share resources, and highlight the importance of civic engagement and voting as tools for community change.
And most importantly WE ARE PLAYING BASKETBALL.
Because engagement, trust, and impact start where our young people feel seen, safe, and supported.
“Put Them Jawns Down” Community Day + Resource Fair
Tustin Recreation Center
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
5901 W. Columbia Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
Community Day will feature local organizations, youth programs, wellness resources, expungement clinic, voter education materials, food, music, and family-friendly activities providing encouragement and tangible tools to support safer, healthier communities.