Strides for Peace & Partner News
The color orange symbolizes the value of human life. Hunters wear orange in the woods to protect themselves and others. In 2013, teens on the South Side of Chicago asked classmates to honor their murdered friend by wearing orange. That simple call to action has grown into a national movement – and orange is becoming…
Read MoreThe Strides for Peace-sponsored event honoring the Student Voices program of the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence was a wild success! The event took place on April 26, 2016 at the Chicago Cultural Center, with over 200 people in attendance. A big thanks to all of the event’s supporters. See the gallery for more pictures!
Read MoreReporters May Contact: Courtney Bosh, 630.740.8810 courtney@demo.stridesforpeace.org Kristina Olkowski-Sayas,312.925.8600 kristina@demo.stridesforpeace.org REGISTRATION FOR THIRD ANNUAL STRIDES FOR PEACE 8K, 5K RACE AND 2 MILE WALK NOW OPEN April 21, 2016, CHICAGO, IL— Over 900 gun-shooting victims have been reported in the City of Chicago since the beginning of 2016, nearly double the rate that was reported…
Read MoreStrides for Peace is pleased to co-sponsor the technology forum being undertaken by Kids Off the Block at the Ray and Joan Kroc Center during the April and May.
Read MoreA recent PBS documentary featuring Strides for Peace Community Partner, Paving the Way, is now available online. It highlights the group’s effort to turn kids away from street/gun violence in the City of Chicago. Be sure to check it out here!
Read MoreProject Gentleman teaches young men to “dress the way they want to be addressed.” The non-profit program, along with the Chicago Police Department’s 2nd District and Paving the Way, is collecting clothing for 1,000 hard-working young men graduating from Chicago high schools this year. Project Gentleman is seeking gently-used or new: Suits, sport coats, dress…
Read MoreStrides for Peace is adding another fundraising event to our annual docket, and, every year, we’ll be showcasing one of our Community Partners, celebrating their hard work and contribution toward the fight against gun violence in the City of Chicago. This year, we’re happy to host the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence (ICHV) and its…
Read MoreWe’re gearing up for our Second Annual Summer Peace Market and are looking for non-profit produce vendors! The market will take place every Thursday of the summer from 9am-1pm in the courtyard of St. James Church (65 E. Huron) Participating vendors keep 100% of the proceeds from the market, and there’s no charge for the…
Read MoreThe official flyer for the Second Annual Strides for Peace 8/5k and 2 mile walk at Soldier Field on October 8 is now available, and registration is officially open. Start a team now to raise money for worthy Chicago non-profits working to end gun-violence in the City of Chicago.
Read More[vc_row full_width=”” parallax_image=”” visibility=”” css_animation=”” center_row=”” typography_style=”” column_spacing=”” tablet_fullwidth_cols=”” bg_style=”” parallax=”” parallax_mobile=”” parallax_style=”” parallax_direction=”” video_bg=”” video_bg_overlay=”” border_style=””][vc_column width=”1/1″ style=”” visibility=”” css_animation=”” typo_style=”” drop_shadow=”” bg_style=”” border_style=””][vc_column_text] GCYC Farm Stand From June 9 through August 28 this summer, visit the Gary Comer Youth Center’s Farm Stand every Monday and Wednesday. The Farm Stand sells the freshest vegetables,…
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