Chicago's Inaugural Gun Violence Prevention Expo
The goal of the Expo is to serve as a vehicle that harnesses the collective impact of community organizations and service providers to bridge gaps that exist in accessibility and implementation.
Level-Up Luncheon
The goal of this annual luncheon is to create institutional-level funding for a single organization with unique potential for lasting impact in the city
Check out the Strides for Peace Community Calendar
See the upcoming Community Partner and Affiliate events and get involved!
Are you a Strides for Peace Community Partner or Affiliate with an upcoming event? Submit your details for inclusion in our calendar here
Strides for Peace is dedicated to increasing the collective impact of nonprofits working to create a Chicago where all can thrive, free from the fear of gun violence. To that end, we work to empower community organizations, promote collaboration and amplify solution-driven dialogue of those on the frontlines of ending gun violence.
We believe that everyone has a stake in ending gun violence and that communities have solutions. Our work is centered around harnessing the power of community organizations and providing new pathways for people who care to get involved.
Choose Hope Film Screening
Beyond every headline are stories of hope, love and resilience. Meet the people who fight for what they love and bring out the best in our city by watching our panel discussion from our 2nd annual Choose Hope Film Screening at the Gene SIskel Film Center featuring Chicago Adventure Therapy, Contextos, Firehouse Community Arts Center, Future Ties and Ring of Hope.

#LetsTalkAboutPeace
See the ways people are coming together to build peace as we head towards race day!
#ChooseHope
Community organizations are one of Chicago's greatest assets. Meet the people who choose hope, no matter the odds.
#WhyIRun
Everyone has a stake in ending gun violence. Hear the stories of people working for a peaceful Chicago
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Be part of building peace.
Help us increase the collective impact of organizations working to end gun violence, and build a Chicago where all can thrive.