2024 Trainings Recordings
Are You a Local Character?
Nate Tubbs, Together Chicago
Collective Efficacy
Dr. Rich Kohng & Dr. Amy Governale, North Park University
All Hands on Deck Across Chicago
Dr. John Fuder, Together Chicago
North Side Leaders Panel
Scott Parker, Luisette Kraal, Brendan McCrudden, Olumide Ajiginni, Dale Tippett
What is Your 'Place' in Chicago?
Nate Tubbs, Together Chicago
South Side Leaders Panel
Greg Alexander, Lolita Canady, PO Filiberto Rosas Jr., Pastor Ernest Baker
West Side Leaders Panel
Tony Daniels, Alees Edwards, Jamil Brown, Michelle Fletcher
Why Building Blocks of Peace?
Nate Tubbs, Together Chicago
Remarks from City Leaders
Glen Brooks, Manuel Whitfield, Greg Martinez
Summer 2024 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.
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.
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.
FRAMEWORK
22 CPD DISTRICTS
Organizing and our efforts within the twenty-two Chicago Police Department districts
MOBILIZATION
ACTION PLANS
Syncing our efforts and mobilization plans with other groups, organizations, and district faith-based subcommittees