Posts Tagged ‘Gun Violence’
The Trace covers an important reality: violence interrupters need to be compensated fairly for their critical work
Violence 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 MoreChicago community race focuses on ending gun violence
Cook 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…
Read More6th Annual Race Against Gun Violence
The Race Against Gun Violence is a rallying point to raise awareness of and funds for organizations working to save lives and build Chicago’s future. It is an opportunity to…
Read MorePride ROC Chicago featured in Chicago Ideas Blog
Strides for Peace is proud to support Pride ROC’s Passages program. Read more about this innovative program designed to heal trauma and prevent violence: https://blog.chicagoideas.com/the-77-project/pride-roc-chicago-ending-violence-and-restoring-peace-from-the-inside-out/
Read MoreCommunity Partner BUILD Chicago and Strides participate in mini-documentary “Hear Her Voice: Hidden Victims of Gun Violence”
Created by Free Spirit Media youth media makers at the Nichols Tower site in Chicago, IL in partnership with The Pulitzer Center For Crisis Reporting. Summer 2018. Hear Her…
Read MoreRace Against Gun Violence brings together more than 40 nonprofits and runners
The 5th Annual Race Against Gun Violence brings together more than 40 nonprofits and runners throughout the area to raise awareness and save lives. NBC Chicago
Read MoreStrides for Peace brings Greg Zanis and Crosses for Losses to the Race Against Gun Violence
Strides for Peace brings Greg Zanis and Crosses for Losses to the Race Against Gun Violence to highlight the toll of gun violence at the Race Against Gun Violence. Organizers…
Read MoreAn Attempt at Ending Gun Violence Through Music
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Negaunee Music Institute is facilitating a live performance at the 5th Annual Race Against Gun Violence as a testament to the common goal of ending gun…
Read MoreMaggie and Mary talk with ABC about the upcoming Race Against Gun Violence
The founder of Strides for Peace, Maggie Baczkowski, and Mary Stonor Saunders, Executive Director, talk with ABC about the upcoming Race Against Gun Violence. ABC Chicago
Read MoreStrides For Peace Sets Its Sights On Grant Park For Fourth Annual Run/Walk Against Gun Violence
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…
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