About

Building Blocks of Peace is a multi-organizational effort to mobilize individuals and organizations into collective action for the wellbeing of Chicago. We all have a role to play in the safety of our communities, the social fabric of our neighborhoods, and the wellbeing of our blocks.

2026 Training Series

SOUTH

Saturday, March 7

9:30am-1:30pm

New Progressive MB Church

9425 S Perry Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

Washington Heights

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WEST

Saturday, April 11

9:30am-1:30pm

River City Community Church

3709 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

W Humboldt Park

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These trainings will include:

PLENARY session
PANEL featuring local leaders
WORKSHOPS led by local practitioners (5 topical tracks)
LUNCH (free!)
NEIGHBORHOOD WALK *optional*

ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

We Are Our Own Medicine

Gun violence prevention conference


April 24-25

New Life Covenant HP Campus

3400 W Division, Chicago, IL 60651

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Inhabit Conference

National gathering of Parish Collective


May 1-2

Lawndale Community Church

3827 W. Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

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2026 United Engagement

The following efforts are strategic times that we will promote coordination city-wide. Join these united but de-centralized engagement opportunities:

HANDS ACROSS CHICAGO

Memorial Day Weekend

Fri, May 22 – Mon, May 25, 2026

handsacrosschicago.com

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

1st Tuesday in August

Tue, Aug 4, 2026

Join Local NNO Events

NATIONAL GOOD NEIGHBOR DAY

September 28th

Mon, Sep 28, 2026

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