Chicago CRED

Calling all Pullman Community Members! Join Chicago CRED Wednesday, November 13th for a Community Meeting on safety in the Pullman community. Date: Wednesday, November 13 Time: 6 PM - 7:30 PM Location: Pullman Exhibit Hall (11141 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL) Join us to address safety, violence, and what can be done to bring about change. Your input is vital as we strive for a safer Pullman neighborhood. Share your thoughts, ideas, and feedback at this important meeting. Together, we can make a difference and create a secure community for all. Save the date and be part of the change! Click the link below to RSVP -  https://lnkd.in/gsm7MCUP

Recently, Matt DeMateo from New Life Centers facilitated an insightful panel featuring incredible leaders: Dominique McCord from Metropolitan Peace Initiatives, Benny Estrada from New Life, Jalon Arthur from Chicago CRED, Esther Franco-Payne from the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities, and Father Greg Boyle from Homeboy Industries. The focus was on Community Violence Intervention (CVI) — exploring both the challenges and opportunities we face. Together, they shared valuable lessons and strategies to make our communities safer and more peaceful.

Chicago Aldermen and community leaders have urged Mayor Brandon Johnson to reactivate the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system until a permanent solution is implemented. They are prepared to fund $2.5 million of the annual $9.6 million cost during this interim period. “People are dying because ShotSpotter is shut down, and first responders are not being notified about shootings,” stated 17th Ward Alderman David Moore at a City Hall press conference, surrounded by colleagues and community members. Bob Boik, Senior Vice-President for Public Safety at the Civic Committee, emphasized that ShotSpotter can speed response times and save lives, expressing concern over a potential service gap. Father Michael Pfleger and other leaders attended the press conference, highlighting the importance of ShotSpotter in a city where trust in police is low. Pfleger stressed the need for this tool to combat rising gun violence, stating, “It’s unconscionable to remove a tool that saves lives.” https://lnkd.in/dBTSnAmB

A big thank you to Senator Dick Durbin for announcing our DOJ grant at our recent event! This funding will allow Chicago Cred to enhance capacity-building initiatives for small nonprofits focused on promoting peace. Together, we can create lasting change and significantly reduce gun violence in our communities. Let’s build safer neighborhoods for all!

Chicago, IL — On Wednesday, September 25th, the Chicago Violence Intervention (CVI) community came together with legislators for the Chicago CRED 2024 Legislative Reception, a vital event dedicated to fostering dialogue and collaboration on preventative measures to reduce gun violence in the city. Held at Metropolitan Peace Academy, this gathering brought together passionate leaders, advocates, and elected officials who share a commitment to addressing the urgent issue of gun violence. Attendees engaged in meaningful discussions, reflecting on both the challenges and successes of the ongoing efforts to create safer neighborhoods in Chicago. The Chicago CRED 2024 Legislative Reception highlighted the importance of collaboration between community organizations and government representatives. Participants shared insights and experiences, emphasizing the need for comprehensive solutions that address the root causes of gun violence. As the evening progressed, networking opportunities allowed attendees to forge connections, share best practices, and strengthen partnerships crucial to the ongoing fight against gun violence in Chicago. The CVI community remains steadfast in its commitment to making Chicago a safer place for all residents. With the support of our legislators and community leaders, we look forward to continuing our work in pursuit of effective, long-term solutions.

Torrence “Pipe” Jordan leads the West Side outreach team for Chicago CRED, calls himself a peacekeeper and describes his work as being very intentional about working directly with the young men and women at highest risk of getting shot or shooting someone. Read below. https://lnkd.in/dmm3aNRm

We are sincerely thankful to our Emerson Collective colleagues and Haitian friends for visiting our sites recently and hearing the stories of our former participants, who are now staff members. Those who are closest to the issue often hold the best solutions for ending gun violence!

Arne Duncan joined Marshall Hatch Jr. and Sr., pastors and community leaders, on the SALA Pod to discuss building community, driving social impact, and investing in young people from marginalized communities. Listen to the episode here: (https://lnkd.in/gS4jABMQ).

Be sure to check out Arne Duncan's appearance on the @SALASeries Podcast hosting a conversation with Marshall Hatch Jr. and Sr....link below...

Beautiful. Profound. Joy. These are the words I use to describe the story of Chicago CRED. CRED's mission is to reduce gun violence. For the last 3 years I've had the pleasure of being a camera operator at the organization's annual graduation. At a certain point each year my thoughts drift to my cousin who was murdered in 2017, a victim of gun violence. As the clouds of grief creep in, being present at the graduation reminds me: Weeping may endure for a night, but JOY COMETH in the morning. Thank you Chicago CRED for the work that you do, lives are being changed and saved. (Arne Duncan, Monica Guerrero, Paul Robinson, Sherry McAdoo-Champion, Emerson Collective) I'm grateful to be a part of the ceremony. I look forward to the story of Chicago CRED being one of the first projects developed and streamed on Museum Culture Network. Thank you Kevin G. Gist for bringing me on. Thank you Brooke Collins for the use of your photos.