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Creating Safer Cities by Inspiring & Empowering People for nearly 30 years!

 Chicago, IL
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Join community leaders, legislators and other elected officials in calling for continued funding for our vitally important work saving lives and rebuilding communities Monday February 17th at Project H.O.O.D!
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#NowReading @TargetArea Launches “Caring Hearts” Giving Campaign to Uplift Englewood via The Citizen Newspaper Group citizennewspapergroup.com/ne…
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CORNERS is on the cover! Read more about how our team is partnering with CVI organizations in Chicago and beyond to help save lives and stop #gunviolence. tinyurl.com/yc2dr2ex
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Black men deserve a president who cares about making their lives better.
Graphic detailing Kamala Harris's policy initiatives to support Black Americans, including forgivable loans for entrepreneurs, education, mentorship programs, investments in safety, and launching a health initiative. Blue background with white font.

ALT Graphic detailing Kamala Harris's policy initiatives to support Black Americans, including forgivable loans for entrepreneurs, education, mentorship programs, investments in safety, and launching a health initiative. Blue background with white font.

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La Shawn Ford in the 8th District House race  forestparkreview.com/2024/10…

Leslie Collazo takes on La Shawn Ford in the 8th District House race  - Forest Park Review

The Illinois House of Representatives’ 8th District covers Chicago’s West Side, along with Brookfield, Forest Park, and Oak Park.

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Communities Partnering 4 Peace is proud to announce our March to the Polls event on October 22nd from 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM! Join us for this powerful day of action! #CP4PMarchtothePolls #MarchtothePollsCP4P #CP4PVotes metropolitanpeaceinitiatives…
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Now reading: Chicago youth Peacekeepers Program is making a difference with violence prevention msn.com/en-us/news/us/chicag…
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HUMANITY: Man trips and falls and young man stops his car to help him up. This is the America I want to see. Warms my heart! 💚
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Chicago Public Schools officials finalized a new security plan, officially eliminating police officers from school buildings while focusing instead on holistic discipline and safety strategies. to.wttw.com/3SLM7XF

No More Police in CPS Schools as Chicago Education Officials Approve New Safety Plans

The Chicago Board of Education unanimously approved a new whole school safety plan, which brings to an end the use of school resource officers (SROs) inside district buildings following a yearslong...

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Across #Chicago, cooperative housing projects are gaining importance. Organizations and families come together to purchase buildings, mitigate displacement, create accessible ownership opportunities, and preserve culture and identity of the neighborhoods. bit.ly/3WdYbCQ

Housing Cooperatives Grow in Chicago’s Latino Communities

In neighborhoods like Pilsen, Logan Square, and Little Village, cooperative housing projects are gaining importance. Organizations and families come together to purchase buildings, mitigate displac...

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A man accused of randomly punching a woman in the face in the Loop is charged with a misdemeanor. It's the 4th random attack he's been charged with since December. The others were misdemeanors, too. So, why is tossing a Big Gulp on Kim Foxx a felony? cwbchicago.com/2024/07/misde…

Misdemeanor charge for man who randomly slugged a woman in the Loop. (It's the 4th random attack...

A man accused of randomly attacking a woman in the Loop earlier this month, knocking her to the ground in a crosswalk, is only facing a misdemeanor battery charge, according to court records.

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Special Feature: Project 2025 conta.cc/3LJAQ66
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West Siders have a new place to gather and spend time outside this summer. A vacant lot near #Chicago and Central Park avenues has been transformed into a public plaza that will host music, movement and other family-friendly activities. Learn more: bit.ly/4bLJMSR

West Humboldt Park Gets Community Plaza To Help Revitalize Business Corridor

The plaza on Chicago Avenue features a stage, seating areas, green space and a large mural by artist Barrett Keithley.

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June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month! This is a time to honor gun violence survivors and advocate to put an end to gun violence. Click to see some of the selected programming for you to support this month. #NationalGunViolenceAwareness metropolitanpeaceinitiatives…

2024 Gun Violence Prevention Activities - Metropolitan Peace Initiatives

June is recognized as National Gun Violence Awareness Month, a time to honor gun violence survivors and advocate to put an end to gun violence.

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Photographers! Videographers! Graphic designers! If you're based in the Greater Englewood community, apply to join us as a vendor at our next 5 after 5 event. This is a FREE vending opportunity to showcase your services with Englewood! Submit your app at bit.ly/vend5after5
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In exactly one week @TARGETArea is hosting an important round table. Read more below!
Target Area@TargetArea21 May 2024
SHARE LIKE COMMENT. COME SIT AT THE TABLE WITH US....
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Englewood Village Meeting, Scholarships, Home Buyer Grants and More! Dive into the latest from R.A.G.E - mailchi.mp/ragenglewood/may2…
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Catch it! 🗣️👏🏾 @ChicagosMayor Brandon Johnson is on the YOUTH’s side and we’re here for it! #2MinuteTalks Podcast with @_Peter_Sparker #TrueStarMedia Full episode ➡️ youtu.be/b3MdioU7ouk?si=1tXA… – at Chicago, IL
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Busy week here in Englewood! We've got a great lineup of free community events, from connecting da blocks to the ABCs of computer literacy, check out what's going down this week and please share with your family, friends and neighbors! #RAGEconnects #CommunityRepost
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‘I Wanted to Change the Narrative’: How One Outreach Worker Transformed His Life. Read the full story how David Johnson from @TARGETArea works to help his community here > metropolitanpeaceinitiatives…
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