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Building Blocks of Peace is a multi-sector 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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2026 Training Series

Learn from Chicago community leaders and grow in how you love your neighbors and collaborate in your neighborhood.

WEST

Saturday, April 11

9:30am-1:30pm

River City Community Church

3709 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

W Humboldt Park

Recordings

SOUTH

Saturday, March 7

9:30am-1:30pm

New Progressive MB Church

9425 S Perry Ave, Chicago, IL 60620

Washington Heights

Recordings

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

May 28 – 31, 2027

Memorial Day Weekend

handsacrosschicago.com

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Aug 3, 2027

1st Tuesday in August

Join Local NNO Events

CHICAGO GOOD NEIGHBOR WEEK

Sep 28 - Oct 4

The week following National Good Neighbor Day (Sep 28)

chicagogoodneighborweek.com