by Together Chicago | Apr 7, 2025 | News, Violence Reduction
One of our most rewarding parts of our violence reduction work at Together Chicago is seeing Chicagoans invest in their own growth and in the well-being of others. That kind of change isn’t easy; it comes with setbacks, doubts, and real obstacles. Our role is to...
by Together Chicago | Mar 28, 2025 | Recognition, News, Violence Reduction
We’re proud to give a big shoutout to our very own LaVonas Troupe, Director of our Violence Reduction team at Together Chicago! LaVonas recently completed a six-month Management & Supervision Fellowship with The Metropolitan Peace Initiatives, an intensive program...
by Together Chicago | Feb 10, 2025 | Violence Reduction, News
At Together Chicago, we are dedicated to helping individuals overcome the barriers of their past by assisting with the expungement and sealing of eligible criminal records. This transformative process provides a fresh start, opening doors to new opportunities in...
by Together Chicago | Jan 10, 2025 | News, Violence Reduction
As the new year begins, one of our focus has been on fresh starts for individuals who have faced significant life challenges. Over the past two months, this commitment to new beginnings has included supporting participants in their journey toward stable employment....
by Together Chicago | Dec 9, 2024 | News, Violence Reduction
This past Saturday, Together Chicago’s Violence Prevention team won the championship in the One City Basketball League, organized by the incredible team at Noah’s Arc Foundation!We are thrilled to celebrate this victory and the positive impact this league...
![Impacting Your Community [Interview]](https://togetherchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-07-31-Team-on-Chris-Fabry-Show-MBI-1-1080x675.jpg)
by Together Chicago | Jul 31, 2024 | News, Faith-Community Mobilization, Interviews, Violence Reduction
How can you make a difference in your community? When you see a need, you can respond to meet that need – and lives can be changed. We’ll hear from several guests who saw needs in their neighborhoods and how they’ve addressed them. Don’t miss the...
by Together Chicago | Jul 27, 2024 | Violence Reduction, News
On Saturday July 27, 2024, our Near West Side Violence Reduction Team joined forces with the Henry Horner Reunion Picnic for a fantastic community event that drew over 300 attendees! Thanks to our amazing partners and volunteers, including Laprentess Flowers and...
by Together Chicago | Jun 6, 2024 | Violence Reduction, News
Together Chicago team members, family, and friends participated in the 2024 Race Against Gun Violence on June 6th, organized by Strides for Peace. This annual run/walk supports the work of local nonprofits who are focussed on reducing gun violence in Chicago and...
by Together Chicago | May 4, 2024 | Faith-Community Mobilization, Events, Violence Reduction
Building Blocks of Peace is a 3-month training course (Mar, Apr, May) + 3-month mobilization effort (Jun, Jul, Aug) that helps individuals connect with others in their community to get organized, become more equipped, and deploy local faith-rooted mobilization in...
by Together Chicago | Apr 6, 2024 | Faith-Community Mobilization, Events, Violence Reduction
Building Blocks of Peace is a 3-month training course (Mar, Apr, May) + 3-month mobilization effort (Jun, Jul, Aug) that helps individuals connect with others in their community to get organized, become more equipped, and deploy local faith-rooted mobilization in...
by Together Chicago | Mar 2, 2024 | Faith-Community Mobilization, Events, Violence Reduction
Building Blocks of Peace is a 3-month training course (Mar, Apr, May) + 3-month mobilization effort (Jun, Jul, Aug) that helps individuals connect with others in their community to get organized, become more equipped, and deploy local faith-rooted mobilization in...
by Together Chicago | Dec 21, 2023 | Violence Reduction, Interviews, News
The story of Lavonas goes against the odds…it’s a story of redemption. Imagine being told by your grandmother, as if being told by God Himself, that death is on you. What do you do with that? The only thing Lavonas knew to do was pray, but his prayer was . . . “Lord,...
by Together Chicago | Oct 7, 2023 | Violence Reduction, Events
For many years, I’ve thought and talked about a theory of change concerning my African American neighbors and friends who grew up in poor and violent communities. The stories of their lives have always intrigued me because they are filled with complex realities that...
by Together Chicago | Jul 7, 2023 | Violence Reduction, News
Jake S. founder of Shield 616 in Colorado, is a retired Police Officer and SWAT Team member who felt God’s calling to provide better riffle rated protective gear for Police Officers around the country. His approach is to involve churches and other community based...
by Together Chicago | May 6, 2023 | Faith-Community Mobilization, Events, Violence Reduction
Building Blocks of Peace is a 3-month training course (Mar, Apr, May) + 3-month mobilization effort (Jun, Jul, Aug) that helps individuals connect with others in their community to get organized, become more equipped, and deploy local faith-rooted mobilization in...
by Together Chicago | Apr 2, 2023 | Faith-Community Mobilization, News, Violence Reduction
For seven years now, Together Chicago has been working to reduce gun violence and increase community in Chicago by bringing faith groups, businesses and government leaders together.
by Together Chicago | Apr 1, 2023 | Faith-Community Mobilization, Events, Violence Reduction
Building Blocks of Peace is a 3-month training course (Mar, Apr, May) + 3-month mobilization effort (Jun, Jul, Aug) that helps individuals connect with others in their community to get organized, become more equipped, and deploy local faith-rooted mobilization in...
by Together Chicago | Mar 4, 2023 | Faith-Community Mobilization, Events, Violence Reduction
Building Blocks of Peace is a 3-month training course (Mar, Apr, May) + 3-month mobilization effort (Jun, Jul, Aug) that helps individuals connect with others in their community to get organized, become more equipped, and deploy local faith-rooted mobilization in...
by Together Chicago | Feb 7, 2023 | Faith-Community Mobilization, Education, Gospel Justice, News, Violence Reduction
Together Chicago reduces gun violence with a five-pronged strategy designed to reduce crime on the streets and improve social conditions on Chicago’s West Side.
![On A Mission – Whitney Reynold Show [Interview]](https://togetherchicago.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-10-17-TC-Michael-Allen-segment-on-Whitney-Reynolds-Show-1080x675.png)
by Together Chicago | Oct 17, 2022 | Violence Reduction, Faith-Community Mobilization, News
Together Chicago Co-CEO Michael Allen is interviewed on a segment (at 18:44 mark) of the Whitney Reynolds Show
by Together Chicago | Jun 11, 2022 | Violence Reduction, Education, News
ABOUT CAMPAIGN-NO MORE VIOLENCE As a subsidiary of the Brilliance and Excellence Movement, the “No More Violence” Campaign is focused on saving the lives of our youth in the beautiful city of Chicago. Our mission is to promote non-violence and inspire youth engagement...
by Together Chicago | Jun 6, 2022 | Violence Reduction, News
Here & Now’s Scott Tong speaks with Pastor Michael Allen, co-founder of the violence prevention group Together Chicago.
by Together Chicago | May 7, 2022 | Faith-Community Mobilization, Events, Violence Reduction
Building Blocks of Peace is a 3-month training course (Mar, Apr, May) + 3-month mobilization effort (Jun, Jul, Aug) that helps individuals connect with others in their community to get organized, become more equipped, and deploy local faith-rooted mobilization in...
by Together Chicago | Apr 2, 2022 | Faith-Community Mobilization, Events, Violence Reduction
Building Blocks of Peace is a 3-month training course (Mar, Apr, May) + 3-month mobilization effort (Jun, Jul, Aug) that helps individuals connect with others in their community to get organized, become more equipped, and deploy local faith-rooted mobilization in...
by Together Chicago | Mar 5, 2022 | Faith-Community Mobilization, Events, Violence Reduction
Building Blocks of Peace is a 3-month training course (Mar, Apr, May) + 3-month mobilization effort (Jun, Jul, Aug) that helps individuals connect with others in their community to get organized, become more equipped, and deploy local faith-rooted mobilization in...
by Together Chicago | Jul 28, 2021 | Violence Reduction, News, Recognition
Members of our Violence Reduction Team received honors from Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown for their work in the custom notifications program. The Custom Notifications Program pairs local community leaders with CPD in a targeted...
by Together Chicago | Feb 6, 2021 | Violence Reduction, News
Together Chicago in Association with Violence Interrupters and The Orchard Church successfully organized the 1st West Haven/Near West Community Peace Summit on Saturday February 6. 2021. Several tribes were in attendance and everybody agreed to promote peace in the...
by Together Chicago | Nov 15, 2020 | Violence Reduction
Together Chicago is now an outreach organization partner with Communities Partnering 4 Peace. Communities Partnering 4 Peace (CP4P), convened by Metropolitan Family Services, is a framework that provides a comprehensive, long-term approach to reducing violence and...
by Together Chicago | May 8, 2020 | Westhaven Park, Events, Faith-Community Mobilization, Violence Reduction
The Westhaven Park Community Action Teams worked together to organize a social-distanced peace and prayer ride through the community. This caravan of cards and social-distanced prayer brought a positive presence to the community and many great conversations and...
