Alliance of Local Service Organizations

Alliance of Local Service Organizations (ALSO) provides local and national programming focused on gun violence, gender-based violence, youth engagement, and policy and systems change. It provides street-level violence interruption outreach on Chicago’s northwest side; re-entry resources and support for those returning to their communities from custody; community-building activities; job training for youth; and training and technical assistance to increase the effectiveness of local and national organizations and agencies in responding to violence-related issues. This award supports four staff members to attend a leadership program called "Managing to Change the World, 101 Edition: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color," hosted by The Management Center.

Alliance of Local Service Organizations (ALSO) provides local and national programming focused on gun violence, gender-based violence, youth engagement, and policy and systems change. It provides street-level violence interruption outreach on Chicago’s northwest side; re-entry resources and support for those returning from custody; community building activities; job training for youth; and training and technical assistance to increase the effectiveness of local and national organizations and agencies in responding to violence-related issues. This award strengthens ALSO’s sustainability by investing in a cash reserve, supporting administrative infrastructure, and creating an innovation fund to ensure that the organization remains competitive in its areas of expertise.

To support the Safety Initiative (over two years).

To support the Safety Initiative.

To support community organizing to improve neighborhood safety.