"CVI is where it's at!" - said Govenor Pritzker in a press conference on 7/10 highlighting $175 million in CVI funding from the state as well as announcing a fundraising milestone of $100 million dollars in private funding to expand CVI programming across #Chicago. Read more here > https://lnkd.in/gYgYMwrJ
Metropolitan Peace Initiatives
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Metropolitan Peace Initiatives convenes area organizations to help heal Chicago communities experiencing gun violence.
About us
Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI), a division of Metropolitan Family Services supporting CP4P, convenes community-based and citywide organizations to help heal Chicago’s communities experiencing the highest levels of gun violence.
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https://metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/
External link for Metropolitan Peace Initiatives
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
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- Nonprofit
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101 N Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606, US
Employees at Metropolitan Peace Initiatives
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Marlon Tatum
Behavioral Health | Programming | Justice | Leadership
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LAMONT COAKLEY
Re-entry Coordinator/Outreach Specialist at Target Area Developement inc./ UFC/AFC/ St. Sabina
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Crystal Swenson, LCPC ATR
Art Therapist & Clinical Counselor
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Bridget Hatch
Public Relations Manager at Metropolitan Peace Initiatives
Updates
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Calling all leaders in community violence intervention (CVI) work! You're invited to the Metropolitan Peace Academy Management & Supervision Fellowship! Applications have opened today 7/15 until 8/16. This program is for current mid-level management CVI leaders who are seeking professional development in this rapidly growing field. Read more about the requirements here > https://lnkd.in/gyHszkrm
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We thank the superheroes of Chicago, the outreach workers who are boots on the ground working to make our city safer. Watch one of our reflection videos from a latest graduate of the Metropolitan Peace Academy Bryce Richardson https://lnkd.in/gE2NsbRd
Meet MPA Graduate Bryce Richardson
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Summertime Chi is in full effect! True Star Media & Foundation From the 'Go Fest is July 27th! This community festival celebrates young Chicago creatives with music, activities, and more. Chicago's own Vic Mensa will performing alongside our city's talented artists. Register for free, spread the word and we'll see you there! https://lnkd.in/gSmyDKxU
From The 'Go Fest 2024
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Yesterday our Executive Director Vaughn Bryant spoke at a press conference about the announcement of $100 million dollars towards violence prevention.
Vaughn Bryant, Executive Director of Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI), speaks at a press conference featuring the announcement of $100 million being provided by Chicago civic leaders for crime-fighting efforts. MPI, a division of Metropolitan Family Services, convenes community-based and citywide organizations, including Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P), to help heal Chicago’s communities experiencing the highest levels of gun violence. To view the full article, click here: https://bit.ly/3LjsGB7
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Yesterday Govenor Pritzker & Mayor Johnson announced $100 million for violence prevention. Metropolitan Peace Initiatives & Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P) are grateful. This will be transformative in our work for a safer Chicago. Read more here > https://lnkd.in/gZ-zdDrr
Gov. JB Pritzker announces $100 million for violence prevention in Chicago
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"It's our city, and anything that is happening in our city as citizens, it's our responsibility." Metropolitan Peace Initiatives' Executive Director Vaughn Bryant spoke on our org's role in the safety of Chicago after a tough weekend. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gjPmnuBY
Chicago shootings: At least 109 shot, 19 fatally, in citywide holiday weekend gun violence, CPD says
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IMPORTANT READ: Metropolitan Peace Initiatives Chief Policy Officer Kanu Iheukumere speaks on "Where Chicago’s Community Gun Violence and Migrant Humanitarian Crises Intersect" https://lnkd.in/gY9-fKhd
Op-Ed: Where Chicago's Community Gun Violence and Migrant Humanitarian Crises Intersect - Metropolitan Peace Initiatives
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ICYMI The Joyce Foundation hosted the latest installment of its monthly lunch & learn webinar series “Exploring Law Enforcement Support for Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Strategies" Watch here> https://lnkd.in/g6F3PKAD
WATCH NOW: The Joyce Foundation Holds Webinar on 'Law Enforcement Support for CVI Strategies' - Metropolitan Peace Initiatives
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Congratulations to the 2024 Spring Metropolitan Peace Academy graduates! 1, 2, 3 BOOM!
One week ago today, we celebrated our newest graduates of street outreach workers, case management workers, victim service advocates, and our first-ever Crisis Prevention & Response Unit cohort from the Metropolitan Peace Academy. Congratulations to all the graduates! Enjoy the video below for highlights from the graduation ceremony! If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about Metropolitan Peace Academy, visit: https://bit.ly/3Y22Iqd