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Joining Forces

PSPC is a unique coalition of more than 40 foundations and funders, working together to battle the public health challenge that is gun violence.

Healing Communities

With support from PSPC, community groups in Chicago’s hardest-hit neighborhoods have room to stem violence and its traumatic effects.

Daily Victories

It will take years to end violence but Chicago’s community groups on the South and West Sides are working together to make an impact every day.

We take a comprehensive approach to reducing violence
in Chicago.

Our Latest Stories

See how PSPC supports the work of making safe, peaceful communities.

In The News
January 17, 2020

Metropolitan Peace Academy holds graduation for 4th cohort

It was no ordinary graduation night at the South Shore Cultural Center. It was the Metropolitan Peace Academy's 4th Cohort Graduation.

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In The News
January 2, 2020

Three straight years of falling crime rates — and yet Chicago has a long way to go

“These gains are the result of a data-informed, collaborative strategy with Chicago’s police officers, community-based organizations and street outreach groups who

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In The News
December 31, 2019

Chicago’s homicide rate decreases for the third straight year

Chicago ended 2019 with 490 murders, according to the UChicago Crime Lab (final numbers will be determined after an FBI audit),

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