Metropolitan Peace Initiatives

PRESS PLAY: The Metropolitan Peace Initiatives 2025 Recap is here! Big moments. Bold leadership. Real impact. Those who do the work, lead the work. 2025 was all about showing up for Chicago and moving our mission to end gun violence forward. Take a look. metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/press-play-mpi…

“The North Lawndale community envisioned a place where we could come together, learn and love each other.” #CVIDailyRead 'North Lawndale High School Unveils ‘Parent University’ Thanks To Years Of Neighbor Advocacy' via @blockclubchi blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/11/nor…

"Some commuters say a stronger law enforcement presence could help deter disruptive behavior and make riders feel safer. Others are skeptical..." #CVIDailyRead via @blockclubchi blockclubchicago.org/2026/03/16/wil…

"By addressing economic inequities, educational disparities, mental health needs, and community infrastructure gaps, the plan ensures solutions are informed and shaped by the people who live and work in target neighborhoods." #CVIDailyRead chicago.gov/city/en/depts/…

Say hello to some of our Metropolitan Peace Initiatives Leadership Team! They grew up to work to make the city of Chicago safer. Learn more about us here metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org

Get out and vote #Chicago it's #ElectionDay! It's important to have your voice heard. Read about our March to the Polls event last presidential cycle, where community violence intervention organizations across the city headed to vote. metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/overheard-at-c…

Metropolitan Peace Initiatives is looking for interns! Are you working in the mental health field? Are you working on your master's degree in social work, counseling, or marriage and family therapy? You could be a great fit. recruiting.ultipro.com/MET1011METRF/J…

“[I felt] this is what I always wanted to do, to assist the loved ones of individuals who have been wounded and traumatized.” #CVIDailyRead 'Tashee Poplous’ Message of Empowerment Stretches from ‘State to the Lake’' metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/tashee-poplous…

"WHO action on gun violence, including public health guidance or a resolution, would mark a significant shift for the agency." #CVIDailyRead 'Coalition Asks WHO to Take Gun Violence Prevention Worldwide' via @TeamTrace thetrace.org/newsletter/coa…

This #WomensHistoryMonth we continue to champion the women who work in community violence intervention. Read new stories in our series all month here metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/women-communit…

Happy Birthday #Chicago! Ever since March 4, 1837 you have been a great city and ever since 2018 Metropolitan Peace Initiatives has strived to make this city safer through community violence intervention. #HappyBirthdayChicago #WhatisCVI #CommunityViolenceIntervention

“This impact report affirms that public sector investments in CVI are reaching the right people and contributing to safer communities." #CVIDailyRead 'Community Violence Intervention Investments Have Helped Reverse Chicago’s Shooting, Homicide Trends' news.wttw.com/2026/02/23/com…

Back To Our Future 2.0 is part of Chicago's Youth Impact Report! Read through strategies that have significantly expanded employment, educational, and civic engagement opportunities for young Chicagoans across all 77 community areas. @chicagosmayor chicago.gov/content/dam/ci…

“We don’t want to thrive in trauma. This is our norm, but that’s not what it’s supposed to be. We’re working toward healing. That’s why CVI is so important.” says Director of the Crisis Prevention and Response Unit Sharonda Giles. metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/sharonda-giles…

"I’m living proof that if given the right chances, opportunities, and resources, people can change." said James Mitchell. Public officials and advocates convened to provide Chicago with a public safety update last week. metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/cvi-convening-…

Here's a quick look of the Peacekeepers Program 2025 Trends & Impact Report from the Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research & Science @cornersresearch cornersresearch.org/projects/flatl…

"The RIFL Act, backed by Cook County, would require gun makers to fund violence prevention programs and cover public costs tied to firearm injuries in Illinois." #CVIDailyRead 'Cook County calls on gun makers to share gun violence costs' fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-xck8…

"Back in 2018, CVI operated in 13 communities (areas). By 2025, it was active in 51 of Chicago's 77 communities." said Jason Little. Read more on yesterday's convening via @cbsnews cbsnews.com/chicago/news/c…

"They can see I come from the places they come from, and I've changed. So being able to see the real change in a person who just stood on the corner with you I think is real significant," James Mitchell said. #CVIDailyRead abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-c…

Today CVI organizations, public officials, and advocates, convened to provide Chicago with a public safety update and mark the city’s historic decline in gun violence last year. Read the full story. #CVIDailyRead metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/cvi-convening-…

“Our target population is individuals who are at highest risk of experiencing gun violence. The actions of ICE only further deepened the wound of trauma and fear.” #CVIDailyRead metropolitanpeaceinitiatives.org/mpi-chief-prog…