The Chris S. Owens Foundation

A Brooklyn nonprofit organization focused on youth gun violence prevention. Founded in 2009 in honor of Chris Shakim Owens, the foundation works on prevention and intervention efforts for young people and provides financial literacy programming. Its work includes community organizing and advocacy on gun violence prevention. The foundation also describes a partnership with the Grant Cardone Foundation. Founder Chris Foye is a community organizer and national advocate for gun violence prevention, and the organization's programs serve youth in Brooklyn and beyond. Its work grew from the loss of Foye's son, who was killed by a stray bullet in Harlem at age 13. The foundation seeks to help protect young people and strengthen communities through its programs and advocacy.