ALSO works in partnership with people living in risk of violence to promote safer streets and homes.
HumboldtPk/LoganSq, Chicago
Joined March 2011
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Last Saturday, my office and @alsochicago hosted the annual Youth for Peace Walk in Humboldt Park, bringing together youth, local leaders, & community organizers to amplify our call for peace & an end to gun violence in our neighborhoods.
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¡☮️ Únete a nosotros mañana para nuestro Pop-Up por la Paz en el Parque Mozart de 3-6pm! Organizado en colaboración con el concejal Carlos Rosa y @alsochicago.
Tendremos:
- Comida gratis
- Castillo inflable
- Recursos
- Juegos y más
Nos vemos allí!
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☮️ Join us tomorrow for our Pop-Up for Peace at Mozart Park from 3-6pm! Hosted in collaboration with Alderman Carlos Rosa & @alsochicago.
We will have:
- Free food
- Bounce House
- Resources
- Games & more
See you there!
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Solid and engaged conversations lead to collaborative consensus. @CP4PPartners doing the hard work! – at Chicago, IL
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It’s been a privilege to work with and witness the transformative violence prevention work of @ALSOChicago during my time in office. You can support them today at also-chicago.org/also_site/g…
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Thank you to all the State Reps. who came out last week to learn how @NonviolenceChi and several community-led organizations & nonprofits are working together to end gun violence in Chicago.
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If you are interested, please complete the registration form by Fri., 9/16, and the parental consent form by Wed., 9/21. If you have questions, reach out to Zarena Leblanc at [email protected].
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ALSO has been given the opportunity to provide a healthy manhood curriculum to young men in our communities through A Call to Men. This program raises awareness about gender socialization and violence prevention and encourages youth to develop healthy, respectful relationships.
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We were honored to host a dynamic conversation on Communities Partnering 4 Peace with a group of @gmfus Marshall Memorial Fellows! Our CEO, Ric Estrada, joined leaders from #CP4P partners to share how their violence prevention work invokes change.
More: metrofamily.org/cp4p-hosts-m…
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I want to thank @ALSOChicago for their support of HB4116: Justice in the Workplace Act. This bill would protect employees from "unfair hiring and employment policies that block or terminate individuals based solely on cannabis drug tests"
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"We know, without a doubt, with 100% certainty, that outreach can reach those in harm’s way successfully without relying on the criminal justice system.”
@AVPapachristos opening @N3Initiative's symposium on lessons learned & the future of street outreach. ipr.northwestern.edu/news/20…
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We must work together to end the cycle of violence in Chicago. We are proud to be partnering with CP4P and N3!
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Tuesday's block party allowed @ALSOChicago's street outreach team to explain their approach to reducing violence. They also learned more about neighbors' concerns. Great in depth read by @AVHnd from
@BlockClubCHI. blockclubchicago.org/2021/10…
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"We know partner violence and community violence are both much more deadly when guns are involved. We know better than anyone that you can’t have safe streets without safe homes." Thank you Jorge Matos of #CP4P partner ALSO (& Metropolitan Peace Academy graduate!) for your voice.
Jorge Matos, ALSO’s Director of Safe Streets, shared his thoughts in today's @chicagotribune on how Illinois policy makers can make our streets safer. Read Jorge’s article here: chicagotribune.com/opinion/c…
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Another community joins Communities Partnering 4 Peace!
We're excited to bring our work to the Albany Park area starting in the new year!
blockclubchicago.org/2020/12…
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For the last two years, we have been honored to work with @mencanstoprape and @ALSOChicago to support their work with young people across the US.
Exec Director @mcsr_nirvin shares his reflections here:
youtu.be/9DIA-c-OmEo
#SEL #IFSEL @nickhaisman @rushsabiston @emcleodSEL
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Join us on December 1st for ALSO's Virtual Benefit for Peace!
For more information on the event, check out the link below.
bit.ly/ALSOB4P2020
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As we fight the second wave of COVID-19, a new State of Illinois order goes into effect on Friday at 12:01 AM that will lower the capacity for many industries, close museums and theaters, order all who can to work remotely and more.
nbcchicago.com/news/local/al…