OUR VISION
Together Chicago exists to be a catalyst for lasting change by reducing gun violence and increasing thriving communities in our city.
OUR MISSION
We catalyze faith, business, community, and government leaders to inspire hope and bring about peace and justice in the communities we serve.
OUR STRATEGY
We focus on five areas: economic development, education, violence reduction, gospel justice, and faith-community mobilization.
What do we do?
Together Chicago Focus Areas

We cultivate economic thriving through job creation, entrepreneurial scaling, and affordable home ownership in historically disinvested communities of Chicago.

We increase educational achievement of Chicago students by removing barriers that disrupt a quality education.

We reduce gun violence though street outreach, life transformation plans, trauma care, and collaborative place-based peacemaking efforts.

We provide quality, affordable legal counsel and advice for civil matters through local church-based justice centers.

We foster collaboration by coordinating seasonal rhythms of united prayer and collective action among churches and faith-based organizations.
What do we do?
Together Chicago Focus Areas

We cultivate economic thriving through job creation, entrepreneurial scaling, and affordable home ownership in historically disinvested communities of Chicago.

We increase educational achievement of Chicago students by removing barriers that disrupt a quality education.

We reduce gun violence though street outreach, life transformation plans, trauma care, and collaborative place-based peacemaking efforts.

We provide quality, affordable legal counsel and advice for civil matters through local church-based justice centers.

We foster collaboration by coordinating seasonal rhythms of united prayer and collective action among churches and faith-based organizations.
The "Together" in Together Chicago
Since 2017, Together Chicago has worked to reduce gun violence and increase thriving communities by serving as a catalyzing and coordinating force, connecting congregations, nonprofits, businesses, and government partners for practical, life-transforming service across Chicago.
Through our five Focus Areas, we pursue community-reshaping results that no single organization can accomplish alone.
Highlights, Stories, Updates
Nevertheless, We Pray—Unity at Chicagoland United in Prayer
On February 1, Chicagoland United in Prayer gathered for our annual prayer event at the Moody...
Bringing New Mentoring Insights Back to Chicago
Damien Howard and Laine Klopfenstein from our Education focus area recently attended MENTOR’s...
The Good News in Austin: A Community Night for Safety
The SC2 Austin Communications Team recently brought the community together for a documentary watch...
Featured Events
Featured
Events
List of events in Photo View
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Building Blocks of Peace 2026 Part 1
New Progressive MB Church
9425 S Perry Ave
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Building Blocks of Peace 2026 Part 2
River City Community Church
3709 W Grand Ave
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