Varonika Wilson

The Vanguard Project: RID Addressing Gun Violence Through Economic Empowerment in Red Zone Areas
The Vanguard Project aims to reduce gun violence in Dallas's highest crime neighborhoods by transforming vacant properties into V-Spots, community hubs offering economic opportunities, education, and violence prevention services. Focused on youth, returning citizens, and at-risk residents, the project’s three pillar approach—Reeducate, Incapacitate, Deescalate—seeks to break cycles of poverty and violence while creating jobs, launching businesses, and generating long term impact.