Strides for Peace Hosts 8th Annual Race Against Gun Violence – Virtual!

Bringing together 90+ nonprofit, academic, arts, healthcare and civic organizations to raise funds and awareness about community organizations working at the frontlines of our greatest challenges. MEDIA ALERT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Stonor Saunders, Executive Director, 773-326-5368, [email protected] THEME: FIGHT FOR WHAT YOU LOVE  Our community first responders, the people who live and work in communities facing…

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City Council to Vote on Resolution in Recognition of Strides for Peace’s Race Against Gun Violence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Stonor Saunders, Executive Director Phone: 773-326-5368 Email: [email protected] CHICAGO (April 21, 2021) — Alderman Ariel E. Reboyras will introduce a resolution to the City Council in support of the Strides for Peace’s 8th Annual Race Against Gun Violence (RAGV), September 23, 2021. Now in its eighth year, RAGV is much more…

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Strides For Peace Announces 8th Annual Race Against Gun Violence To Bring Chicago Together and Support Community Organizations Serving on the Frontlines of Three Pandemics

In the midst of uncertainty and hardship brought on by the pandemic and a city struggling with escalating gun violence, Strides For Peace announces the launch of its 8th Annual Race Against Gun Violence (RAGV) to support more than 50 community organizations across Chicago and provide an opportunity for people who want to help to get involved.

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World Renowned Cellist and Peace Activist Yo-Yo Ma Performs Mini-Concert in Strides for Peace’s Peace Mobile

Heartfelt thanks to Yo-Yo Ma for his incredible performance in our Peace Mobile — a special preconcert before playing to a sold crowd at Community Partner St. Sabina. He said more than 150 zipcodes were represented in the audience, bringing people together from across Chicago. Wherever he goes, he elevates possibility, crosses boundaries and promotes…

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