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.

Thanks to a partnership with Ulta Beauty, women working across Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) were invited to set their responsibilities aside for a “Day of Beauty.”

Hundreds of job seekers were in attendance for an employment and resource fair hosted by Think Outside Da Block and Bright Community Services on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the Ogden Park Fieldhouse in Englewood.

This training program is for current mid-level management Community Violence Intervention (CVI) leaders who are seeking professional development in this rapidly growing field.

Community Violence Intervention (CVI) leaders, advocates, and public officials gathered at City Hall prior to the Chicago City Council’s meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in a call for a $50 million allocation for CVI programming in the upcoming FY26 city budget. 

Women in Community Violence Intervention (CVI) are crucial to its success in making Chicago a safer city.

On Sunday, September 14, 2025, staff from Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) and Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI), along with Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) partners, marched in the annual Mexican Independence Day Parade held in Little Village.

On Friday, September 12, 2025, Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) organizations met with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and State Senator Celina Villanueva in Little Village to discuss the progress of Community Violence Intervention (CVI) efforts in their area.

Think Outside Da Block (TODB) recently hosted three back-to-back community bike rides, each focusing on a different aspect of community and career building.

The fourth cohort of the Chicago Crime Lab’s Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVILA) is set to graduate this November in Atlanta and will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the field.

Several elected officials and Community Violence Intervention (CVI) advocates from across Illinois are putting up a united front as they respond to President Trump’s recent threats to send the National Guard to Chicago.

Everytown Associate Director of Programming and Administration Jaunita Pye and Public Equity Executive Director Tony Woods, both graduates of the Metropolitan Peace Academy, have been elected as representatives for the Chicago Crime Lab’s first-ever Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVILA) Alumni Committee.

Metropolitan Peace Initiatives is outside! From marching in the historic 96th annual Bud Billiken Parade to attending an exclusive Chicago Bears training camp experience, our dedicated staff has been enjoying Summertime Chi to the fullest.

Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI) and Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) gathered on Saturday, August 9, 2025 to march in the historic 96th annual Bud Billiken Parade on the South Side of Chicago.

Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI) is expanding its set of wraparound services with the launch of its new Youth Interventions initiative, beginning with the first program: Back to Our Future 2.0 (B2OF 2.0).

Meet Doris Villaverde, Victim Advocate from Southwest Organizing Project (SWOP).

Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI) and Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) recently had the exciting opportunity to attend the Chicago Bears training camp, getting an exclusive look at the players in action, previewing the latest gear, and enjoying a day packed with high energy, connection, and fun.

The spirit of collaboration was alive and well as Community Violence Intervention (CVI) professionals from across Chicago came together for a day of learning and strategizing ways to keep the North Lawndale area safe.

Metropolitan Peace Initiatives Chief Program Officer Domonique McCord was recently appointed to the city of Chicago’s Gender-based Violence Task Force, which aims to address the pervasiveness of gender-based violence (GBV) and human trafficking.

Metropolitan Peace Academy (MPA) and the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago (INVC) proudly welcomed fellows from the Black and Brown Collective for Community Solutions to Gun Violence for a dynamic and engaging site visit last week.

The historic drop in violent crime that was recently reported in the city of Chicago is a positive sign that Community Violence Intervention (CVI) works, but CVI advocates believe there’s still more work to be done to make the city safer.

In two recent panel discussions for Everytown’s Community Safety Fund quarterly meeting, a group of trauma-informed experts spoke on how they’re modeling emotional regulation and healing through various organizational and personal practices.