August 2021
The Kindness Campaign Hosts Peace, Prayer and Prosperity Event
Great Chatham welcomes the Civic Orchestra of Chicago with guest vocalists performing original songs written by parents who have lost loved ones to gun violence.
Find out more »Back 2 School Peace Fest at the DuSable Museum
Live performances, school supplies, health screenings, vaccinations, haircuts and more for the whole family!
Find out more »Kindness Campaign Back to School Party
No RSVP or Appointment needed - School supplies, haircuts and hairstyles, school and sports physicals, school immunizations, petting zoo, pony rides, airbrush facepainting, music, magician, costume characters, live entertainment, bounce house, games, food, community resources and more!
Find out more »September 2021
American Epidemic: Guns in the United States
In American Epidemic: Guns in the United States, ten artists examine the role guns play in structural violence, poverty, systemic racism, and an increasingly militarized police force. Using the photographic medium, these artists provide a nuanced exploration of the way in which guns are yielded in this country, including the politicization of trauma, public mourning (and the rote political refrain of “thoughts and prayers” in response to gun violence), and a host of other issues laid bare by this uniquely American plight.…
Find out more »Unity in the Community Resource Fair
Come out September 11th to Kennedy King College from 11am-3pm for a ‘Unity In The Community Resource Fair” hosted by the 20th, 16th, & 5th Ward Alderman for a day filled with give-aways, food and community resources. #UnityFairChicago #ObamaCenter #workforce
Find out more »@properties, Wu Tang Foundation and Strides for Peace Host Neighborhood Clean Up Event
Join us as we partner with local organization to come together to help renew our great city! Lunch will be provided. Location #1 - Roseland Location #2 - Washington Park Location #3 - Auburn Gresham
Find out more »Race Against Gun Violence Pop up and Livestream with the Peace Mobile
WHERE: East Randolph and South Harbor Drive cul de sac (next to the bike path)WHEN: Saturday, 9/25 8:30AM - 11:00AM RUN by to take a selfie by our beloved Peace Mobile SHARE why you run on the sidewalk or our chalkboard POST #WhyIRun and #ChooseHope to let people know why you're in the race against gun violence and what inspires you to build peace. JOIN THE LIVESTREAM FROM 10:00AM - 11:00AM JOIN US! We will be broadcasting live on location at the Peace Mobile and we'll be…
Find out more »October 2021
CPD Youth Leaders Race Against Gun Violence
Generously sponsored by Chicago CRED, please join Team CPD Youth Leaders to race against gun violence in Garfield Park!
Find out more »December 2021
2nd Annual Choose Hope Film Screening in partnership with the Gene Siskel FIlm Center
We are excited to announce the return of the Choose Hope film screening and panel discussion, in partnership with the Gene Siskel Film Center, LakeshoreHY Media, 5x12 Films and our community partners -- in-person and streaming on Facebook live on Thursday, December 9th at 6:00pm at the Gene Siskel Film Center! The Choose Hope series takes viewers to the neighborhoods working for a better Chicago and introduces the people working on the frontlines of our greatest challenges. They save lives and dreams while we work towards change. In the…
Find out more »October 2022
Level-Up Luncheon
The goal of the Level-Up Luncheon, which will be hosted annually, is to create institutional-level funding for a single organization with unique potential for lasting impact in the city, in collaboration with the University Chicago Crime Lab and The Community Programs Accelerator, a program of the University of Chicago's Office of Civic Engagement. We are also honored to present the inaugural Robert J. Zimmer Humanitarian Award to Chancellor Emeritus Robert J. Zimmer of the University of Chicago in recognition of…
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