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Project H.O.O.D. Celebrates Opening of South Side Community Bank in Woodlawn Project H.O.O.D. celebrated the opening of the South Side Community Bank on Sunday, November 5, 2023 in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood. The new site, in partnership with Wintrust Bank, is just one of many add-ons to the Robert R. McCormick Leadership & Economic Opportunity Center….

Together Chicago Hosts Halloween Happening Party for Community Residents A spooktacular time was had by families and community members who gathered for a “Halloween Happening” party held by Together Chicago at the Major Adams Community Center on Chicago’s near west side on Saturday, October 28, 2023. The party, offered as part of Communities Partnering 4…

New Report Highlights Community Violence Intervention Efforts in Chicago A new report by local community violence intervention (CVI) organizations, including Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P), highlights the efforts being put forth to reduce gun violence, arrests and victimizations across Chicago. In 2023, there were nearly 34 percent fewer shootings in CVI communities, as compared to…

Target Area Development Hosts Bingo Night in Englewood The sense of community and togetherness was palpable as people of all ages came together to enjoy Target Area Development‘s Free Bingo Night in the Ogden Park fieldhouse on the evening of Friday, October 13, 2023. The event was a part of Light in the Night, a…

Join MPI & CP4P at the City Club of Chicago for a Panel Discussion on Community Violence Intervention City Club of Chicago is set to host a panel discussion entitled “Community Violence Intervention: How the Metropolitan Peace Initiatives are Saving Lives and Reducing Gun Violence in Chicago’s Highest Risk Neighborhoods” on Tuesday, October 31, 2023…

New Life Centers Gets Community Active With Little Village Volleyball League It was a night of friendly competition as New Life Centers hosted its weekly Neighborhood Sports Little Village (NSLV) volleyball league at Little Village Academy on Thursday, October 12, 2023. The event series is part of Light in the Night, a Communities Partnering 4…

MPI Wins Gold at the 65th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards Congratulations to Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI) for bringing home the gold at the 65th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. MPI won the gold category of “Best Nonprofit Video” for “Community Violence Intervention (CVI) is Combatting Gun Violence in Chicago,” a compilation…

Metropolitan Peace Initiatives Announces “Streets, Beatz & Peace” Podcast We’re pleased to announce the premiere of Metropolitan Peace Initiatives’ new podcast, “Streets, Beatz & Peace!” Hosted by Associate Director of Crisis Prevention & Response Unit Rodney “Hot Rod” Phillips and Senior Field Manager of Field Operations Billy “Bo” Deal, the show explores the very necessary…

Project H.O.O.D. Raises $1 Million For New Community Center During Organization’s Annual Gala Project H.O.O.D. brought in more than $1 million at its annual fundraising gala on Friday, September 29, 2023 at the Aon Grand Ballroom at Chicago’s Navy Pier. The theme of the evening was “Every Person Empowered,” as the organization raised money for…

Biden Announces Creation of First-Ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention President Joe Biden announced on Thursday, September 21, 2023, plans to establish the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention to reduce gun violence. “The Metropolitan Peace Initiatives and Communities Partnering 4 Peace commends the president on this monumental step in creating…