MPI Joins Phoenix Clinic & Chicago Community Leaders in Discussing Mental Health
MPI Executive Director Vaughn Bryant recently joined Phoenix Clinic in a “State of the Union” panel on the urgent issues surrounding mental health in Chicago.
Southwest Organizing Project, Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation Hold Advocacy Meeting in Chicago Lawn
Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP) and Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation (PBMR), two organizations representing Communities Partnering 4 Peace, joined forces to host a community violence intervention (CVI) advocacy meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024 in Chicago Lawn.
WATCH: Chicago Crime Lab’s Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVILA) Celebrates Second Cohort
The University of Chicago Crime Lab’s Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVILA) celebrated the graduation of its second cohort on Friday, September 20, 2024 in Los Angeles.
Project H.O.O.D. Hosts Community Violence Advocacy Event in Woodlawn
Community leaders, residents, law enforcement, and elected officials met at New Beginnings Church in Woodlawn on Thursday, September 12, 2024 as Project H.O.O.D. hosted a meeting discussing the community violence intervention (CVI) work being done in the area to help reduce gun violence.
From Chicago to Ghana: Communities Partnering 4 Peace’s Transformative Journey
A delegation of leaders from Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) recently traveled to Ghana with support from Crown Family Philanthropies. This visit highlighted the importance of bridging community work with cultural understanding. The group aimed to learn from Ghana’s rich history and culture while reflecting on their roles in community violence intervention back home.
Building Leaders for Community Violence Intervention: The Metropolitan Peace Academy Management and Supervision Fellowship
The Metropolitan Peace Academy (MPA) Management and Supervision Fellowship is shaping the next generation of leaders in community violence intervention (CVI).
Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, CVI Leaders Discuss Gun Violence Prevention at DNC Panel Discussion
The work of community violence intervention (CVI) took center stage at a panel discussion during the Democratic National Convention hosted by GIFFORDS, G-PAC, and Chicago CRED on Monday, August 19, 2024 in Chicago.
South Chicago Community Gathers for Claretian Associates’ Annual Back to School Wellness Fair
Claretian Associates and a host of other community-based organizations shut down the block of 91st and Brandon for South Chicago’s annual Back to School Wellness Fair on Friday, August 9, 2024.
Interrupting the Cycle: A Panel Discussion on Community-Driven Strategies to Combat Gun Violence
On August 3, 2024, The Black Women’s Expo held a panel on community violence intervention titled “What’s Going On? Violence Interrupters in the City.” This panel provided an enlightening and essential forum to address the pressing issue of gun violence in Chicago.
MPI Chief Program Officer Domonique McCord Joins Leadership Greater Chicago’s 2025 Signature Fellowship Program
Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI) Chief Program Officer Domonique McCord has been selected to join Leadership Greater Chicago’s (LGC) 2025 Signature Fellowship Program.