Strides for Peace & Partner News
At Strides for Peace‘s Madison Street Community Pop-Up, we were blessed to have community organizations from the south and west sides join to support, provide resources and share love on a…
Read MoreThe impetus to get involved, to “do” something to make a positive difference and connect to others, has never been greater. Yet the need for social distancing has impacted every aspect…
Read MoreViolence interrupters do some of the most dangerous work for little pay and oftentimes little to no benefits. Since the pandemic, they have been exposed to even more hazards, as…
Read MoreIn 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 MoreAs National Gun Violence Survivor Week comes to a close, I pay tribute to our beloved Greg Zanis, the Crossman, who died last year. He devoted his life to honoring…
Read MoreBy establishing this Strategic Leadership Council, we are advancing our commitment to equitable relationships with the communities we strive to serve. Our Community Partners have long brought an intrinsic and strategic…
Read MoreThe celebration of the individual was never meant to be the adulation of the selfish, but the liberation of human potential. I finally completed my personal Race Against Gun Violence…
Read MoreBefore the race took place at Columbus Park, officers invited kids to talk about the impact violence has had on their lives.
Read MoreA group of survivors are coming together as part of the seventh annual Race Against Gun Violence to make a difference.
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