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MPI Field Manager Jaron “Jay-J” Washington Shares Insights at City Civics Day Violence Prevention Panel
This past Saturday, November 9, 2024, MPI’s own Jaron “Jay-J” Washington shared his experience as a Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) Field Manager at City Civics Day’s Disrupting the Cycle: Building Safer Communities through Violence Interruption panel.
ALSO Hosts Community Violence Intervention Education Meeting in Humboldt Park
The Alliance of Local Service Organizations (ALSO) gathered with elected officials and community violence intervention (CVI) stakeholders Monday, October 28, 2024 for an educational meeting on gun violence in the Humboldt Park neighborhood.
Breakthrough Urban Ministries Hosts Fall Festival in Garfield Park
Community leaders and Garfield Park residents gathered on the border of East and West Garfield Park on Saturday, October 26, 2024 for the Madison Street Fall Festival, a Light in the Night event hosted by Breakthrough Urban Ministries.
Overheard at Communities Partnering 4 Peace March to the Polls
On October 22, 2024, Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) organizations hosted “March to the Polls” events across Chicago’s South, West, and North sides.
MPI Chief Program Officer Domonique McCord and Father Greg Boyle Share CVI Insights for New Life Centers Panel
On Tuesday, October 15, MPI’s Chief Program Officer Domonique McCord participated in a focused discussion on CVI at New Life Centers.
Claretian Associates Host Advocacy Breakfast in South Chicago
Elected officials, community leaders and neighbors gathered in South Chicago for an advocacy breakfast hosted by Claretian Associates on October 21, 2024.
Enlace Chicago and New Life Centers Host Advocacy Meeting on Community Violence Intervention in Little Village
Community leaders, elected officials, and local organizations gathered in Little Village on for a Community Violence Intervention (CVI) advocacy meeting hosted by Enlace Chicago and New Life Centers.
MPI Chief Program Officer Domonique McCord Talks Hyperlocal, Trauma-Informed Solutions to Community Gun Violence in East Garfield Park
MPI Chief Program Officer Domonique McCord spoke on hyperlocal and trauma-informed solutions to gun violence at the annual gala for Breakthrough Urban Ministries.
MPI Joins Phoenix Clinic & Chicago Community Leaders in Discussing Mental Health
MPI Executive Director Vaughn Bryant recently joined Phoenix Clinic and leaders in the mental health space for 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). Facilitated by a team of expert consultants and designed for those already on the front lines of violence prevention, the fellowship equips participants with critical leadership and management skills.
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.
APPLY NOW: The Metropolitan Peace Academy Management and Supervision Fellowship
The Metropolitan Peace Academy (MPA) is now accepting applications for its inaugural cohort of the Metropolitan Peace Academy Management and Supervision Fellowship. This six-month training program is for current mid-level management community violence intervention (CVI) leaders who are seeking professional development in this rapidly growing field.
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. She, along with 44 other cross-sector professionals, will represent the 40th class of the civic leadership development program dedicated to making transformational change across the city and the region.
Project H.O.O.D.’s ‘Summer Jam’ Is a Hit with Woodlawn Community
Summertime Chi was in full swing as Project H.O.O.D. hosted “Summer Jam” as part of the Light in the Night initiative, a Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) program aimed at reclaiming public spaces. The event took place Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in Woodlawn.