Learn & Grow
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Learn & Grow
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Leaders Unite in Support of Francesco’s Law in Albany
Jennifer Allsop Director Francesco’s Foundation. Assembly member Michaelle C. Solages, Chair BPHHA Caucus, Attorney General Letitia James. Assembly member Rebecca Seawright. Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins & Diana Cochran, Chair of Francescos Foundation....
Safe Homes, Safer Futures: Advancing Francesco’s Law in New York
The Story Behind Francesco’s Law Francesco Cochran should have been celebrating his 22nd birthday with his family. Instead, his loved ones are honouring his memory and fighting to ensure no other family experiences the same devastating loss. When Francesco was just 17...
Advancing Gun Safety in 2026: A Critical Moment for New York
January 7th, we stood with District Attorneys, legislators, advocates, and—most powerfully—survivors, as Governor Hochul committed to advancing strong gun safety laws this session. Standing with mothers who have lost their children to senseless gun violence is a...
Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright Casts Vote in Support of Francesco’s Law
June 2025 – New York, NY As part of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright has reaffirmed her commitment to firearm safety by voting in support of Francesco’s Law—a legislative measure she co-sponsors. The bill mandates the safe...
Advocating at Albany – 29th April 2025
We spent 3 days advocating for our common sense gun legislation, Francesco’s Law - A.1962A& S.3385, We did this with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. Moms Demand Action Long Island Moms Demand Action NY & Students Demand Action - an amazing group made up...
Francescos Foundation Urges New Yorkers to Act
At Francescos Foundation, we’re calling on all our New York supporters to use this easy email form to urge your state lawmakers to pass Francesco’s Law. Please share this message with your New York family and friends:...
President Obama: It Gets Better
As part of the It Gets Better Project, President Obama shares his message of hope and support for LGBT youth who are struggling with being bullied. Recently, several young people have taken their own lives after being bullied for being gay – or perceived as being gay...
Francesco’s Foundation and Nancy Pelosi
Francesco's Foundation and Nancy Pelosi
National Ask Day
National Ask Day
Accidental death now has US lawmakers calling for a national gun storage law
A teenager’s accidental death now has US lawmakers calling for a national gun storage law.Read the full article here. WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - On Jan. 31, 2018, Kristin Song celebrated at breakfast with her 15-year-old son, Ethan, who had just gotten his braces off....
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Diana Cochran (Founder)
Diana[a]francescosfoundation.org
Jennifer Allsop (Co-Founder)
Jennifer[a]francescosfoundation.org
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