"We want any interested community member to attend, especially those impacted by gun violence or those doing direct service work in that area," said Sam Heath, one of the organizers.

Michael Cheuk is connecting Charlottesville leaders through his Joyful News Initiative, and Sharon Harris is building a nonprofit, Community Voices Virginia, to expand news access in Fluvanna County.

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