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6th Annual Race Against Gun Violence Opens for Early Registration Drawing Diverse Stakeholders and Partners from Across Chicagoland
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Read MorePride ROC Chicago featured in Chicago Ideas Blog
Strides for Peace is proud to support Pride ROC’s Passages program. Read more about this innovative program designed to heal trauma and prevent violence: Pride ROC Chicago: Ending Violence and Restoring Peace from the Inside Out
Read MoreStrides for Peace founder Maggie Baczkowski featured in The Chronicle
Chicagoan Maggie Baczkowski decided in 2014 to do her part to end gun violence in the city she calls home. Baczkowski created Strides for Peace, a nonprofit organization that provides funds to existing organizations in Chicago dedicated to ending gun violence. The Chronicle spoke with Baczkowski about founding Strides for Peace, its annual Race Against…
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 recognize the need to work on multiple fronts to save lives. WGN 9 News
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 how to make a difference in your community. NBC Chicago
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 violence and promoting peace in Chicago. Integral to the ongoing work of Strides for Peace and the Negaunee Music Institute at the CSO, this special…
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 Symphony Orchestra’s Negaunee Music Institute is facilitating a live performance at the race as a testament to the common goal of ending gun violence and…
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 about gun violence, there could not be a better time to bring the city together, take a stand against gun violence, and celebrate the life-changing…
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