Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI), a division of MFS supports CP4P, convenes community-based organizations to help heal those experiencing gun violence.
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PRESS PLAY: The Metropolitan Peace Initiatives 2025 Recap is here! Big moments. Bold leadership. Real impact. Those who do the work, lead the work. 2025 was all about showing up for Chicago and moving our mission to end gun violence forward. Take a look. metropolitanpeaceinitiatives…
Applications are open for the third cohort of the Metropolitan Peace Academy Management and Supervision Fellowship! Current mid-level Community Violence Intervention (CVI) leaders, MPA alumni, and community leaders are encouraged to apply. metropolitanpeaceinitiatives…
Metropolitan Peace Initiatives is excited to further push Community Violence Intervention efforts through the @cta's new Safe Ride Specialist Program!
Learn more about the Safe Ride Specialist Program: transitchicago.com/saferide/
WATCH: October 22, 2026, City Council Meeting
During the budget address, Community Violence Intervention (CVI) was highlighted as a key investment in building a safer Chicago.
Watch the full City Council meeting here:
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🎃 Find free fall fun across Chicago! Explore Light in the Night events featuring festivals, pumpkin giveaways, costume parties and more. metropolitanpeaceinitiatives…
👻 Fall festivals, pumpkin giveaways, haunted houses and more! Explore free Light in the Night events hosted by CP4P organizations across Chicago. metropolitanpeaceinitiatives…
Congratulations to the Metropolitan Peace Initiatives team members recognized for their outstanding contributions to community safety, healing, and support across Chicago! 🎉
It’s officially Spooky Season in Chicago and CP4P organizations are gearing up for a month of tricks and treats! Click and check out these free Light in the Night events happening across the city, including fall festivals, haunted houses and more. metropolitanpeaceinitiatives…
In case you missed it: Peace Portraits presented by @ilpeaceproject is a finalist in the @shortyawards for Impact for Public Safety🏆Congratulations to the team! View the entry and vote by October 13th: shortyawards.com/11th-impact…
Since 1989, October has been recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to educate ourselves and others, support those who experience abuse, and celebrate the strength and resilience of survivors. Survivors deserve action.
We’re excited to share that Peace Portraits presented by @ilpeaceproject is a finalist in the Shorty Awards for Impact for Public Safety🏆Congratulations to the team! View the entry and vote by October 13th: shortyawards.com/11th-impact…
Metropolitan Peace Initiatives is hiring a Behavioral Health Specialist! Spread the word and click to learn more. recruiting.ultipro.com/MET10…
Last week, the 2026 @StridesForPeace Gun Violence Expo brought together community leaders, advocates, artists, faith leaders, and organizations to create safer and stronger communities. Read more here: metropolitanpeaceinitiatives…
Congratulations, Ric! Recently, Ric Estrada, President and CEO of @MetroFamChicago (MFS), was recognized as an Impact Awardee at the opening gala for the National Gun Violence Prevention Expo, hosted by @StridesForPeace. Read more here metropolitanpeaceinitiatives…
Metropolitan Peace Initiatives is hiring a Behavioral Health Specialist! Spread the word and click to learn more. recruiting.ultipro.com/MET10…
Metropolitan Peace Initiatives is hiring a Behavioral Health Specialist! Spread the word and click to learn more. recruiting.ultipro.com/MET10…
Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI) had the pleasure of welcoming a Sister City delegation from Osaka, Japan, for a special site visit focused on community, connection, healing, and shared learning.
Learn more about MPI here: metropolitanpeaceinitiatives…
Rain or shine, Case Management Cohort 12 is here! Our newest cohort is at the Metropolitan Peace Academy (MPA), learning, training, and building the skills needed to help make our city safer. Learn more about the Metropolitan Peace Academy: metropolitanpeaceinitiatives…
It’s Reentry Week, a time to recognize the power of connection, empowerment, and community.
Learn more about Reentry Week and ways to get involved: bridge2freedom.org/
THIS WEEKEND: @StridesForPeace will host its 2026 National Gun Violence Prevention Expo on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26 at the Hilton Chicago downtown. Register luma.com/stridesforpeaceGVPe…
It’s Chicago Bears Home Opener Day, and MPI and CP4P are ready to BEAR DOWN! Throwing it back to a special day at Bears Training Camp, where MPI and CP4P were invited as part of the NFL’s Inspire Change initiative.
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