Strides for Peace
Block Club Chicago features Upcoming Peace Events
Peace Walk in Washington Park organized by Paving the Way and an event for peace in Grand Crossing Organized by The Kindness Campaign. Read the full article HERE
Read MoreCity 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…
Read MoreRace Against Gun Violence a Platform for Chicago-area Nonprofits to Fundraise and Connect
The Race Against Gun Violence is the culminating event of months of community outreach. Our nonprofit partners can use the race to fundraise, engage staff and volunteers, and build awareness about their programs. All participating nonprofits receive training on fundraising and marketing how to make the most of the race and are offered a host…
Read MoreStrides 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.
Read MoreRemembering Greg Zanis
Words of gratitude and love. Thank you to Greg, the Crossman, for bringing love and light to the darkest times. Thanks to all those who sent videos and the lovely and amazing Patrick Mulvey and Andrew Ramsay of 5x12Films, who put together a short video tribute to share with Greg and his family. View the…
Read MoreReframing the Narrative: Businesses and Gun Violence
When nonprofit leaders are asked what businesses can do to stop the cycles of violence in Chicago, their answers often reflect a philanthropic or civic duty model: an urgent need for inclusive economic opportunities, a call for more resources to fund existing programs, and ways in which businesses can engage and support non-traditional job applicants.…
Read MoreSaint Viator High School students participate in Strides for Peace
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Strides for Peace thanks the Justice League at Saint Viator High School in Arlington Heights for their support. While they weren’t able to come out to join the run this year, the club participated virtually by learning about gun violence and raising donations. Each student in the Justice League that participated learned the story of…
Read MoreSFP 2016 Race Registration Now Open
Reporters May Contact: Courtney Bosh, 630.740.8810 [email protected] Kristina Olkowski-Sayas,312.925.8600 [email protected] REGISTRATION FOR THIRD ANNUAL STRIDES FOR PEACE 8K, 5K RACE AND 2 MILE WALK NOW OPEN April 21, 2016, CHICAGO, IL— Over 900 gun-shooting victims have been reported in the City of Chicago since the beginning of 2016, nearly double the rate that was reported…
Read MoreSFP Run/Walk 2015 Flyer Now Available
The official flyer for the Second Annual Strides for Peace 8/5k and 2 mile walk at Soldier Field on October 8 is now available, and registration is officially open. Start a team now to raise money for worthy Chicago non-profits working to end gun-violence in the City of Chicago.
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