Posts by Mary Stonor Saunders
BUILD’s Summer Peace League Featured in the More in Common Show
In one of Chicago’s most violent neighborhoods, ex-gang members and police officers now play friendly games of softball together in this summer’s Peace League by BUILD Chicago. “It brings us closer…
Read MoreAt St. Sabina, parishioners, local musicians and Yo-Yo Ma ‘bear witness’
Featured in the Sun Times, learn more about Civic Partner Negaunee Institute of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s very special songwriting project with survivor group Purpose Over Pain, and their powerful…
Read MoreRace Against Gun Violence brings together more than 40 nonprofits and runners
The 5th Annual Race Against Gun Violence brings together more than 40 nonprofits and runners throughout the area to raise awareness and save lives. NBC Chicago
Read MoreStrides for Peace brings Greg Zanis and Crosses for Losses to the Race Against Gun Violence
Strides for Peace brings Greg Zanis and Crosses for Losses to the Race Against Gun Violence to highlight the toll of gun violence at the Race Against Gun Violence. Organizers…
Read MoreGet on board the Peace Mobile!
Get on board the Peace Mobile! NBC takes a ride with board member Donna Thompson, and executive director Mary Stonor Saunders, to learn more about the Race Gun Violence and…
Read MoreAn Attempt at Ending Gun Violence Through Music
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Negaunee Music Institute is facilitating a live performance at the 5th Annual Race Against Gun Violence as a testament to the common goal of ending gun…
Read MoreMaggie and Mary talk with ABC about the upcoming Race Against Gun Violence
The founder of Strides for Peace, Maggie Baczkowski, and Mary Stonor Saunders, Executive Director, talk with ABC about the upcoming Race Against Gun Violence. ABC Chicago
Read MoreStrides for Peace Announces Special Partnership with Negaunee Music Institute at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Strides for Peace is pleased to announce a new partnership for their 5th annual Race Against Gun Violence on June 7, 2018 in Upper Hutchinson Field, Grant Park. The Chicago…
Read MoreCity Council Adopts Resolution in Support of the Race Against Gun Violence
City Council Chairman Ariel E. Reboyras presents a resolution to the City Council in support of Strides for Peace’s 5th Annual Race Against Gun Violence. With the sense of urgency…
Read MoreStudents Create Music to Push Back Against Gun Violence
A South Side recording studio is joining the push to stop gun violence in the city, and they’re doing so by making music. That music is being performed and recorded…
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