During the summer months, when violence typically increases across Chicago, grassroots organizations will activate community through gardening, peer mentoring, music festivals, yoga and sports, and many other activities. Totaling nearly 250, the community-led summer and fall programs will help increase the peace in Chicago neighborhoods. The Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC) provided $1.9 million in grants to support residents running programs in 24 neighborhoods that are hardest hit by gun violence. See the full list of the 2024 PSPC Chicago Fund grant recipients, ranging from block clubs to neighborhood organizations.
Photo Credit: South Merrill Community Garden
