Greetings EBN Supporters,

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month, and your support has helped us turn pain into purpose in powerful ways. Here are the highlights from this month as we continue honoring Eric Nelams and pushing for justice and change.

🎓 Eric Nelams Legacy Scholarship – Class of 2026
We officially launched the Eric Nelams Legacy Scholarship, we'll be awarding two graduating seniors from the Class of 2026 at G.W. Carver High School in Columbus, GA — Eric’s alma mater. This scholarship honors students who demonstrate resilience, leadership, and a heart for their communities.

The scholarship is made possible by people like you. We are currently accepting donations, and every gift is 100% tax-deductible. Our goal is to raise $500 by the end of June to keep this legacy alive and to sow into others. 

Donate or Learn More About the Scholarship - Eric Nelams Legacy Scholarship

🧡 Wear Orange Weekend
We proudly participated in #WearOrange Weekend (June 7–9), standing in solidarity with families across the country who’ve been impacted by gun violence. Thank you to everyone who wore orange, posted online, and showed up in support. Your voice matters, and together we’re amplifying a powerful message — lives like Eric’s deserve justice. #WearOrange #gunviolenceawareness

🎂 Eric’s Heavenly Birthday – June 10
June 10 was Eric’s Heavenly Birthday. We celebrated with love, reflection, and a renewed commitment to honor his life and legacy.
It was a sacred day of remembrance that reminds us why this movement is so important. Eric’s life still speaks.

🧱 Homicide Victims Brick Memorial – Columbus Riverwalk
Eric’s name was officially added to the Homicide Victims Brick Memorial located at the Columbus Riverwalk.This lasting tribute ensures that Eric is never forgotten. His name, etched in stone, is a public reminder of the injustice he endured and the accountability we continue to seek.

🚀 Rocket Foundation Event – June 12
Today we had the honor of attending the Rocket Foundation’s Gun Violence Prevention Summit, founded by Quavo of the Migos, in memory of his nephew Takeoff. The event united survivors, advocates, policymakers, and changemakers working to end gun violence through youth empowerment, legislative change, and healing-centered work. Being in that space reminded us we are not alone. There is a growing community of people and organizations committed to the same mission — turning grief into action.

📣 What’s Next
Throughout the rest of June, we are focused on action:

• Hosting live sessions to share Eric’s story and highlight other families still seeking answers
• Pushing our petition to 2,000 signatures — we’re getting close, and your shares make all the difference
• Advocating for cold case reform in Alabama and pressing for more transparency in unsolved homicide investigations
• Promoting the scholarship and seeking community donations to reach our $500 June goal
• Expanding our outreach through media and partnerships to keep Eric’s name and story alive

📲 Stay Connected
Follow and share our mission across platforms for exclusive updates, events, and ways to take action:

🔸 Instagram: @justice4ericnelams
🔸 TikTok: @justice4ericnelams
🔸 YouTube: Subscribe for videos and livestreams
🔗 Linktree: – Justice for Eric Nelams 

 
Call to Action: We need your help to reach 2,000 signatures and raise $500 for the scholarship fund by the end of June.

Please share this petition, forward this update, and encourage others to sign and donate. Together, we can turn up the volume on Eric’s story and move one step closer to justice.

With hope and determination,
Nelams Family