Statement from Chicago Area Philanthropy Regarding ICE and National Troops
Chicago’s philanthropic community stands united in opposition to the presence of the National Guard and the increasing militarization of our streets, which is undermining our collective mission to strengthen Chicago for the future. Already, the human and economic impact has been devastating for many Chicago residents. In neighborhoods across our city, people who are contributing to
Statement: Investing in local people and community-led work is what it takes to keep Chicago safe
"Community-led violence reduction efforts are making a real difference. Chicago is on track to see one of its lowest homicide rates in years, with crime falling across nearly every category. This progress is no accident: neighborhood organizations, together with nonprofits, philanthropy, business, and government, have built one of the nation’s most effective community violence intervention networks.
Chicago Grassroots Organizations Lead Efforts for a Safer Summer
$1.3M in grants will support more 237 community-led programs in neighborhoods most impacted by gun violence CHICAGO — As summer approaches, more than 230 grassroots projects are set to launch in Chicago neighborhoods most impacted by gun violence. These community-led initiatives are part of a $1.3 million investment from the 2025 Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful
$1 Million in Grants Available for Grassroots Organizations in 24 Chicago Neighborhoods Experiencing Most Violence
The Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities’ 2025 Chicago Fund will award at least $1 million in grants of up to $10,000 to support community-led efforts that make neighborhoods safer CHICAGO — A Chicago-based coalition of funders, the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC), encourages grassroots organizations in 24 neighborhoods experiencing the most violence to apply
Chicago Grassroots Take Action to Help Prevent Summer Violence
$1.9M in grants will support nearly 250 community-led summer and fall programs in Chicago neighborhoods hardest hit by gun violence CHICAGO — Memorial Day is approaching, and while many in Chicago typically brace for an anticipated surge in shootings, many grassroots organizations in areas hardest hit by gun violence are proactively planning ways to bring neighbors together
$1 Million in Grants Available for Grassroots Organizations in 24 Chicago Neighborhoods Experiencing Most Violence
The Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities’ 2024 Chicago Fund will award at least $1 million in grants of up to $10,000 to support community-led efforts that make neighborhoods safer CHICAGO — A Chicago-based coalition of funders called the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC) encourages grassroots organizations in 24 neighborhoods experiencing the most violence to
253 Grassroots Groups Receive $2.5M to Build Peace in Neighborhoods Hardest Hit by Gun Violence
Mayor Johnson and Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities collaborate to expand the 2023 PSPC Chicago Fund CHICAGO (May 25, 2023) | The Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC), a coalition of more than 50 foundations and private funders working together to support promising solutions to addressing gun violence, today announces 253 grassroots organizations will receive
$1.3 Million in Grants Available for Grassroots Organizations in 24 Chicago Neighborhoods Experiencing Most Violence
The Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities’ 2023 Chicago Fund will award $1,000 to $10,000 grants to support community-led efforts that make neighborhoods safer CHICAGO — A Chicago-based coalition of funders called the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC) is encouraging grassroots organizations in 24 neighborhoods experiencing the most violence to apply for grants from its
Memorial Day will kick off a season of neighbors coming together to strengthen communities and reduce violence
$1.5 million in grants will support 201 community-led organizations in Chicago neighborhoods hardest hit by gun violence CHICAGO—Memorial Day is approaching, and while many in Chicago are bracing for an anticipated surge in shootings, many grassroots organizations in areas hardest hit by gun violence are proactively planning ways to bring neighbors together to help make their communities
$1.5 Million in Grants Available for Grassroots Organizations in 24 Chicago Neighborhoods Experiencing Most Violence
The Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities’ 2022 Chicago Fund will award $1,000 to $10,000 grants to support community-led efforts that make neighborhoods safer CHICAGO—It may be the middle of winter, but grassroots organizations in Chicago communities hardest hit by gun violence are already gearing up for summer as they continue working on ways to make their