Chicago Center for Youth Violence Prevention

STARTING AT 9 AM: While schools are closed, @ChiPubSchools is providing students with healthy meals. Families can pick up free food boxes at any CPS school until 1:00 that will contain 3 days of breakfast & lunch for every student in the household! Questions? Call 773-553-5437.

As we continue to gather supplies & reach all of the seniors that have reached out to us, we urge you to keep asking yourself, “What’s something simple I can do that will have a positive impact on my Block?” You can start by volunteering this Saturday at 10am at 431 w Pershing!

Note: 6 meals available each day at the nearest school for students and family members - even if the child is not enrolled at that school. With Schools Closed Due To Coronavirus, Principals Encourage Families To Pick Up Free Meal Boxes blockclubchicago.org/2020/03/17/wit… via @BlockClubChi

Restaurants & bars in IL are closed for the next 2 weeks-leaving many without income. Let your friends and family know that they qualify for unemployment insurance through @IllinoisIDES and to check out @USBGNCF's Bartender Emergency Assistance Program. usbgfoundation.org/beap

CPS schools are officially closed today thru March 30. Students and families can still receive #healthymeals by calling the @ChiPubSchools Command Center. Be safe, and stay healthy! #HealthyCommunities

As we prepare to close @chipubschools tomorrow, I want to thank our students, parents, staff, and community members for their dedication during this unprecedented time. Over the next few weeks, CPS will continue to support families in whatever way possible.

If you're seeking assistance or looking for ways to support, our friends @wbez are compiling resources for Chicago-area residents to volunteer/ donate food, blood, hand sanitizers, toiletries, child care and pet assistance. wbez.org/shows/wbez-new…

In these unprecedented times, CCYVP remains committed to rallying around + supporting the community. We'll share resources as we know them like this one from @chicago for emergency rental assistance.

Looking forward to seeing you at the @uchicago Symposium on Gun Violence on Friday, 3/6. 20+ speakers from five divisions discussing multi- and interdisciplinary approaches to address the complexities of gun violence. For more information and to register: bit.ly/39c6ML2

Tomorrow | Tomorrow | Tomorrow - Go Green on Racine Launch Ceremony! #GoGreenonRacine #ChicagoPrize #EnglewoodRisingTogether @imancentral @tmwkenglewood @egwoode @Join_RAGE

@MikvaChallenge Congratulations!!

We're excited to announce Verneé Green has been named IL Executive Director at Mikva Challenge! With 23+ years of experience in the education & nonprofit sectors. Verneé is the right person to lead Mikva Challenge IL as we deepen our mission and impact. mikvachallenge.org/blog/vernee-gr…

Great lessons from an amazing leader. Check out this piece by our friend @BeulahMcLoyd about how student-centered policies and developing meaningful, trusting relationships with students helps create a school where young people thrive.

The discussion will include violence prevention experts: Eddie Bocanegra (#READIChicago @heartlandhelps); Norman Kerr (@chicagosmayor Violence Prevention); @selwyn_rogers (@UChicagoMed), Reality Allah (#READI) and Deborah Gorman-Smith (@UChicagoSSA Dean/@ccyvpssa Director)

On Feb 25 join CCYVP/@UChicagoSSA/@wttw for a free discussion/screening of selections from the new docu-series #FIRSTHAND: Gun Violence that explores the personal, firsthand perspectives of people whose lives have been affected by gun violence in Chicago bit.ly/3b0sdR2

📢 It might only be January, but Chicago Beyond is on the search for a Summer Strategy Associate #Intern! Looking for candidates to back the fight in supporting #Chicago's youth. Details at the link! idealist.org/en/nonprofit-i…

Calling all Chicagoans: @UChiEngagement & @ChicagoStudies are seeking volunteers for the Point-in-Time Homeless Count on Jan. 23rd. Come & help collect data which can be used to determine federal funding for homelessness relief. Volunteers can RSVP here: chicagostudies.uchicago.edu/news-events/co…

@AUSLWPAHS Congratulations!!

Shout out to the following seniors... Tatyanna Pikes being accepted to Harris Stowe and University of Illinois Springfield! Zyaire Unger, who was accepted into University of Iowa! #GOWILDCATS

Thank you @chicagoshakes for the opportunity to attend Romeo & Juliet last night! Before we all saw the show, our community partners from #ChicagoCRED & #READIChicago joined cast members in a rich discussion on multidisciplinary efforts to prevent & reduce violence.

This Wednesday, December 4, we are looking forward to partnering with @chicagoshakes and their cast of Romeo & Juliet for a special pre-performance discussion. Join us for the conversation & performance! facebook.com/events/2642498…