General

The momentum to end gun violence in the state of Illinois continues to build, but the pace must be sustained by effective collaboration across public and private sectors.

Get in the holiday spirit with toy drives hosted by Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) organizations, all December long! These events are free, family-friendly, and open to the public.

Please join Metropolitan Peace Academy (MPA) and Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) in celebrating the graduation of our recent cohorts of street outreach workers, case managers and victim advocates on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the South Shore Cultural Center.

A group of more than 30 business, civic, faith, and nonprofit leaders from across Chicago recently came together to denounce the federal immigration operation that has played out in recent months across the city and surrounding suburbs.

The holiday season is upon us, with several Communities Partnering 4 Peace organizations celebrating with events throughout the month of November. At a time when some individuals and families might be experiencing hardships, these organizations are stepping up to do their part in serving the community.

As the field of CVI continues to grow and evolve, so do the needs and services of those it aims to help heal. Recently, MPI Chief Program Officer Domonique McCord presented at the GASC CVI Community of Practice Convening, detailing the implementation of the Violence Prevention – Community Support Team, or VP-CST. 

In the wake of the Trump administration’s decision to cancel public safety grants, several Community Violence Intervention (CVI) leaders from across Chicago and the state testified before the Illinois General Assembly, calling for sustained funding as they continue in the fight to reduce gun violence.

October marks an opportunity to reflect on the intersection between domestic and community violence and mobilize to end both.

Calling all peacebuilders and changemakers: The application window for the 2026 Peace Portraits is now open.

Representatives from Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) member organizations Public Equity and the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago (INVC) showcased initiatives their nonprofits are leading to reduce gun violence in Chicago.