PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR LOCAL ACTION

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.

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2025 Training Series

NORTH

Saturday, March 1

Cornerstone Center

Near North

Recordings

SOUTH

Saturday, April 5

Agape Center

Roseland

Recordings

WEST

Saturday, May 3

Breakthrough FamilyPlex

Garfield Park

Recordings

Spread the Word!

Summer 2025 United Engagement

The following efforts are strategic times during the summer that we will organize united prayer & action city-wide. We encourage everyone to participate in their local district efforts, and to join city-wide mobilizations as well when possible.

HANDS ACROSS CHICAGO

Memorial Day Weekend

Fri, May 23 – Mon, May 26, 2025

handsacrosschicago.com

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

1st Tuesday in August

Tue, Aug 5, 2025

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BUILDING BLOCKS OF PEACE

PRACTICAL TRAINING FOR LOCAL ACTION

Building Blocks of Peace is 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.

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VISION

FAITHFUL PRESENCE

Reducing violence and promoting community health through consistent, positive presence in proximity to our homes, churches, and places of need.

TRAINING

PROVEN METHODS

Learning from local leaders who have proven impact in presence-based peacemaking and multiplying effect through training on best practices.

Past Session Recordings

FRAMEWORK

22 CPD DISTRICTS

Organizing and our efforts within the twenty-two Chicago Police Department districts

District Leadership Map

MOBILIZATION

ACTION PLANS

Syncing our efforts and mobilization plans with other groups, organizations, and district faith-based subcommittees

Building Blocks of Peace

Organize ➤ Equip ➤ Deploy

1 Course, 3 Parts

Mar 5 / Apr 2 / May 7, 10am-1pm

Join us in person. Breakouts over lunch (included). Sessions will be recorded.

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