Strides for Peace & Partner News
We are thrilled to share the news that the incredible founder of our beloved Community Partner #IGrowChicago Robbin Carroll has been named as a 2019 CNN Hero finalist. Her vision and bravery are love in action that unleashes its own special power. Or as I Grow Chicago says: “…we do nothing alone. I Grow Chicago is co-created…
Read MoreABC7 Eyewitness News https://abc7chicago.com/community-events/race-raises-money-for-chicago-anti-violence-neighborhood-groups/5336217/
Read MoreNBC5 Chicago The man behind “Crosses for Losses” is hoping his work can make an impact in Chicago, a city that is still fighting a battle against gun violence. NBC 5’s Sabrina Santucci has the story from Grant Park. View the story here.
Read MoreCook County Chronicle Hundreds of runners from various backgrounds will all toe the race starting line June 6 with one common cause: making the streets of Chicago safer. Chicago community race focuses on ending gun violence
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Music has the power to bring diverse communities together, and help change a young person’s future. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter has the details on a non-profit that’s taking part in the ‘Strides For Peace Race Against Gun Violence’ event later this week View the story here
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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.…
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