Strides for Peace & Partner News
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…
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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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A group in Washington Park is taking the NBC 5 and Telemundo pledge to become Neighborhood Heroes, as a former gang member’s “Pave the Way” organization is looking to build bridges and prevent violence in the neighborhood. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter has more on their inspiring story. NBC News
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Take a moment and see the media clips highlighting our 2017 Race for Peace! Chicago Tonight CBS Austin Talks Chicago Carpe Diem Chicago Every Block NBC
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Heartfelt thanks to Yo-Yo Ma for his incredible performance in our Peace Mobile — a special preconcert before playing to a sold crowd at Community Partner St. Sabina. He said more than 150 zipcodes were represented in the audience, bringing people together from across Chicago. Wherever he goes, he elevates possibility, crosses boundaries and promotes…
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Strides For Peace: Give Life A Chance! Shout out to everyone at the Gary Comer Youth Center, whose artistry and dedication made this song possible. Be proud because this is your vision for the Strides For Peace Race Against Gun Violence.
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A South Side recording studio is joining the push to stop gun violence in the city, and they’re doing so by making music. That music is being performed and recorded by young people, known as “Sound of the Future,” and they’re using their lyrics and beats to effect positive change in their communities. NBC 5’s…
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CHICAGO (May 2, 2017) – Strides for Peace was honored to have the City Council vote to approve a Resolution introduced by Chairman Ariel Reboyras, in recognition of Strides for Peace’s Race Against Gun Violence. Heartfelt thanks to the Mayor’s Office and Chairman Reboyras for sponsoring the resolution, and to Community Partners Gary Comer Youth…
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CHICAGO (April 18, 2017) – Continuing its work alongside Chicago’s leaders in the fight against gun violence, Strides For Peace has committed to increasing the impact of it’s annual run/walk in 2017 with a new venue and a new date. The Fourth Annual 8/5K Run, Two Mile Walk, and Tots For Peace Sprint will be held on Thursday, June…
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[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…
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