Posts by Strides for Peace
‘Choose Hope’ Film Series Highlights Chicagoans Building Up The Neighborhoods They Love — Block Club Chicago
The film series, to be screened Thursday at Siskel Film Center, allows residents of disinvested communities to tell their own stories and “to be heard,” a panelist said.
Read MoreActivist Jennifer Maddox to participate on panel on violence at Gene Siskel Film Center – The Chicago Crusader
Jennifer Maddox, the activist at Parkway Gardens whose youth program drew national attention, will be among several guests on a panel on gun violence at the Gene Siskel Center. The event will be at 6 p.m. on December 9. The Gene Siskel Center is located at 164 N State St. The public is invited to…
Read MoreStrides for Peace Hosts 8th Annual Race Against Gun Violence – Virtual!
Bringing together 90+ nonprofit, academic, arts, healthcare and civic organizations to raise funds and awareness about community organizations working at the frontlines of our greatest challenges. MEDIA ALERT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Stonor Saunders, Executive Director, 773-326-5368, [email protected] THEME: FIGHT FOR WHAT YOU LOVE Our community first responders, the people who live and work in communities facing…
Read MoreBlock Club Chicago features Upcoming Peace Events
Peace Walk in Washington Park organized by Paving the Way and an event for peace in Grand Crossing Organized by The Kindness Campaign. Read the full article HERE
Read MoreChicago Tribune covers Mundelein Race Against Gun Violence
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Read MoreCity Council to Vote on Resolution in Recognition of Strides for Peace’s Race Against Gun Violence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mary Stonor Saunders, Executive Director Phone: 773-326-5368 Email: [email protected] CHICAGO (April 21, 2021) — Alderman Ariel E. Reboyras will introduce a resolution to the City Council in support of the Strides for Peace’s 8th Annual Race Against Gun Violence (RAGV), September 23, 2021. Now in its eighth year, RAGV is much more…
Read MoreStrides For Peace Announces 8th Annual Race Against Gun Violence To Bring Chicago Together and Support Community Organizations Serving on the Frontlines of Three Pandemics
In the midst of uncertainty and hardship brought on by the pandemic and a city struggling with escalating gun violence, Strides For Peace announces the launch of its 8th Annual Race Against Gun Violence (RAGV) to support more than 50 community organizations across Chicago and provide an opportunity for people who want to help to get involved.
Read MoreCommunity Partner Paving the Way: Former Gang Member Looks to Prevent Violence in Washington Park
A group in Washington Park is taking the NBC 5 and Telemundo pledge to become Neighborhood Heroes, as a former gang member’s “Pave the Way” organization is looking to build bridges and prevent violence in the neighborhood. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter has more on their inspiring story. NBC News
Read MoreStrides For Peace Race in the News!
Take a moment and see the media clips highlighting our 2017 Race for Peace! Chicago Tonight CBS Austin Talks Chicago Carpe Diem Chicago Every Block NBC
Read MoreWorld Renowned Cellist and Peace Activist Yo-Yo Ma Performs Mini-Concert in Strides for Peace’s Peace Mobile
Heartfelt thanks to Yo-Yo Ma for his incredible performance in our Peace Mobile — a special preconcert before playing to a sold crowd at Community Partner St. Sabina. He said more than 150 zipcodes were represented in the audience, bringing people together from across Chicago. Wherever he goes, he elevates possibility, crosses boundaries and promotes…
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