Chicago CRED
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Create Real Economic Destiny. Our singular purpose is to achieve a transformative reduction in Chicago gun violence.
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Just did a short podcast with @marcsimschicago.bsky.social about the stunning decline in gun violence in Chicago last year to its lowest level since 1965. Thank you Marc. Always good to chat with you.
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We Can Do This
YouTube video by Just A Few Questions
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January 21, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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🚀 Update on CBI Zero Pilot training! Continuing Jan 20-22, we’re enhancing skills for frontline workers in high-stress environments.
Key goals:
- Self-awareness
- Safer practices
- Trauma support
Thanks to Ashley Miller, Kelly Carrol, Vero Ortiz, Joanne Sanvillier, and Tina Cooper! 💪🌍
Key goals:
- Self-awareness
- Safer practices
- Trauma support
Thanks to Ashley Miller, Kelly Carrol, Vero Ortiz, Joanne Sanvillier, and Tina Cooper! 💪🌍
January 16, 2026 at 4:23 PM
🚀 Update on CBI Zero Pilot training! Continuing Jan 20-22, we’re enhancing skills for frontline workers in high-stress environments.
Key goals:
- Self-awareness
- Safer practices
- Trauma support
Thanks to Ashley Miller, Kelly Carrol, Vero Ortiz, Joanne Sanvillier, and Tina Cooper! 💪🌍
Key goals:
- Self-awareness
- Safer practices
- Trauma support
Thanks to Ashley Miller, Kelly Carrol, Vero Ortiz, Joanne Sanvillier, and Tina Cooper! 💪🌍
Recently, Milwaukee City Officials and School Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius visited our Hub 3 location to engage with our Chicago CRED participants and gain insights into our programming. We are grateful and humbled by their support and interest in our mission.
#Milwaukee #ChicagoCRED
#Milwaukee #ChicagoCRED
January 15, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Recently, Milwaukee City Officials and School Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius visited our Hub 3 location to engage with our Chicago CRED participants and gain insights into our programming. We are grateful and humbled by their support and interest in our mission.
#Milwaukee #ChicagoCRED
#Milwaukee #ChicagoCRED
In Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. the Women’s Center participated in a community service project at Cradles to Crayons to make sure we do our part to close the gap in clothing insecurities for children.
Take a moment to view candid photos from this event.
#ChicagoCred
Take a moment to view candid photos from this event.
#ChicagoCred
January 14, 2026 at 9:55 PM
In Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. the Women’s Center participated in a community service project at Cradles to Crayons to make sure we do our part to close the gap in clothing insecurities for children.
Take a moment to view candid photos from this event.
#ChicagoCred
Take a moment to view candid photos from this event.
#ChicagoCred
Community Violence Intervention (CVI) organizations have helped achieve a historic low in violence in 2025, with homicides at a 60-year low. Explore the community-driven approaches making a difference and their vital role in a safer future.
Read more: www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum...
Read more: www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum...
Chicago looks to close out 2025 with a 10-year low in violent crime
"A confluence of factors" appears to be driving a historic drop in crime and violence in 2025.
www.chicagobusiness.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Community Violence Intervention (CVI) organizations have helped achieve a historic low in violence in 2025, with homicides at a 60-year low. Explore the community-driven approaches making a difference and their vital role in a safer future.
Read more: www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum...
Read more: www.chicagobusiness.com/crains-forum...
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We have a long way to go, but I am so happy we have a chance to have our safest year in 60 years here in Chicago!
The work of reducing violence is never easy- I am so incredibly grateful to all who have stayed with it for so long.
@chicagocred.bsky.social
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/10/o...
The work of reducing violence is never easy- I am so incredibly grateful to all who have stayed with it for so long.
@chicagocred.bsky.social
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/10/o...
Arne Duncan: Community violence intervention is working in Chicago
Chicago neighborhoods where community violence intervention is most active have some of the largest declines in gun violence in the city.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 11, 2025 at 1:18 PM
We have a long way to go, but I am so happy we have a chance to have our safest year in 60 years here in Chicago!
The work of reducing violence is never easy- I am so incredibly grateful to all who have stayed with it for so long.
@chicagocred.bsky.social
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/10/o...
The work of reducing violence is never easy- I am so incredibly grateful to all who have stayed with it for so long.
@chicagocred.bsky.social
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/10/o...
🚧 Exciting day! Our Alumni Manager Reimel Gilliam and CRED Alumni CW Harris toured the construction of the new Obama Presidential Center. Can’t wait to see it completed! 🇺🇸 #ObamaPresidentialCenter #AlumniEngagement
December 18, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🚧 Exciting day! Our Alumni Manager Reimel Gilliam and CRED Alumni CW Harris toured the construction of the new Obama Presidential Center. Can’t wait to see it completed! 🇺🇸 #ObamaPresidentialCenter #AlumniEngagement
Ending gun violence in Chicago takes all of us—outreach workers, business leaders, and community partners.
Your support helps Chicagoans heal and build safer communities. Join us: secure.givelively.org/donate/chica...
#ItTakesAllOfUs #ChicagoCRED #GivingSeason
Your support helps Chicagoans heal and build safer communities. Join us: secure.givelively.org/donate/chica...
#ItTakesAllOfUs #ChicagoCRED #GivingSeason
December 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Ending gun violence in Chicago takes all of us—outreach workers, business leaders, and community partners.
Your support helps Chicagoans heal and build safer communities. Join us: secure.givelively.org/donate/chica...
#ItTakesAllOfUs #ChicagoCRED #GivingSeason
Your support helps Chicagoans heal and build safer communities. Join us: secure.givelively.org/donate/chica...
#ItTakesAllOfUs #ChicagoCRED #GivingSeason
As Giving Tuesday nears, we’re inspired by Chicago’s unity—neighbors, businesses, and leaders driving down violence. This month, we’re sharing stories from those committed to Community Violence Intervention. Join us in building a safer Chicago by donating: secure.givelively.org/donate/chica...
November 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
As Giving Tuesday nears, we’re inspired by Chicago’s unity—neighbors, businesses, and leaders driving down violence. This month, we’re sharing stories from those committed to Community Violence Intervention. Join us in building a safer Chicago by donating: secure.givelively.org/donate/chica...
Business and civic leaders say ICE actions harming Chicago’s economy chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
Business and civic leaders say ICE actions harming Chicago’s economy
Raids have “scared people away” from restaurants, cultural events, shops and Downtown, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce CEO says
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November 11, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Business and civic leaders say ICE actions harming Chicago’s economy chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/...
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We have a chance to have the safest year here in 60 years!
Not close a mission accomplished moment- we still have a long way to go- but our collective progress in increasing the peace is profound and powerful.
The only way to keep getting safer is to stay in the streets.
@chicagocred.bsky.social
Not close a mission accomplished moment- we still have a long way to go- but our collective progress in increasing the peace is profound and powerful.
The only way to keep getting safer is to stay in the streets.
@chicagocred.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 12:47 AM
We have a chance to have the safest year here in 60 years!
Not close a mission accomplished moment- we still have a long way to go- but our collective progress in increasing the peace is profound and powerful.
The only way to keep getting safer is to stay in the streets.
@chicagocred.bsky.social
Not close a mission accomplished moment- we still have a long way to go- but our collective progress in increasing the peace is profound and powerful.
The only way to keep getting safer is to stay in the streets.
@chicagocred.bsky.social
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Truly inspiring to have the Obama Scholars visit @chicagocred.bsky.social today, and be in real community with our participants.
These young leaders are from Chicago, and from around the world.
Our young leaders were teachers and learners today- both groups give me so much hope for the future!
These young leaders are from Chicago, and from around the world.
Our young leaders were teachers and learners today- both groups give me so much hope for the future!
October 31, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Truly inspiring to have the Obama Scholars visit @chicagocred.bsky.social today, and be in real community with our participants.
These young leaders are from Chicago, and from around the world.
Our young leaders were teachers and learners today- both groups give me so much hope for the future!
These young leaders are from Chicago, and from around the world.
Our young leaders were teachers and learners today- both groups give me so much hope for the future!
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Thanks to the almost 20 employers who came out to interview, and potentially hire, @chicagocred.bsky.social participants at our job fair!
Concrete employment opportunities are absolutely critical both to creating real hope, and ending cycles of violence.
More jobs=greater safety
Concrete employment opportunities are absolutely critical both to creating real hope, and ending cycles of violence.
More jobs=greater safety
October 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Thanks to the almost 20 employers who came out to interview, and potentially hire, @chicagocred.bsky.social participants at our job fair!
Concrete employment opportunities are absolutely critical both to creating real hope, and ending cycles of violence.
More jobs=greater safety
Concrete employment opportunities are absolutely critical both to creating real hope, and ending cycles of violence.
More jobs=greater safety
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The only way @chicagocred.bsky.social knows how to serve the community is to be in the community.
#111thandState
#111thandState
October 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The only way @chicagocred.bsky.social knows how to serve the community is to be in the community.
#111thandState
#111thandState
Arne Duncan is honored to be recognized at @OneAimIL’s fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 13th. This evening will bring together survivors, advocates and community leaders in the fight to end gun violence.
🎟️ Join in and get tickets here: secure.everyaction.com/WEuH2kwwyUCW...
#VoicesForChange
🎟️ Join in and get tickets here: secure.everyaction.com/WEuH2kwwyUCW...
#VoicesForChange
October 15, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Arne Duncan is honored to be recognized at @OneAimIL’s fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 13th. This evening will bring together survivors, advocates and community leaders in the fight to end gun violence.
🎟️ Join in and get tickets here: secure.everyaction.com/WEuH2kwwyUCW...
#VoicesForChange
🎟️ Join in and get tickets here: secure.everyaction.com/WEuH2kwwyUCW...
#VoicesForChange
🌟 On Sept 23, CRED participants enjoyed Juicin’ with Tash! 🍏🥤 We learned how fresh juices & smoothies fuel our focus, energy, and wellness. Plus, we got active while tasting different blends—reminding us that our daily choices impact how we feel! 💪💚 #JuicinWithTash #HealthyLiving
September 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
🌟 On Sept 23, CRED participants enjoyed Juicin’ with Tash! 🍏🥤 We learned how fresh juices & smoothies fuel our focus, energy, and wellness. Plus, we got active while tasting different blends—reminding us that our daily choices impact how we feel! 💪💚 #JuicinWithTash #HealthyLiving
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Our new podcast, @licensetooperate.bsky.social -- which is about people working to reduce gun violence -- is now posting video versions on YouTube on both our own channel and on the ChiPodcast. Check it out. #LicensetoOperate #ChicagoCRED @chicagocred.bsky.social
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From Two Worlds: Kanoya Ali and Peter Cunningham
YouTube video by The Chi Podcast
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September 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Our new podcast, @licensetooperate.bsky.social -- which is about people working to reduce gun violence -- is now posting video versions on YouTube on both our own channel and on the ChiPodcast. Check it out. #LicensetoOperate #ChicagoCRED @chicagocred.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Flt...
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We are no where near where we want to be yet here in Chicago, in terms of reducing violence and making our city safer.
But, we also just completed our safest summer in 60 years- hugely important progress!
What is different?
We are starting to scale CVI across our city.
@chicagocred.bsky.social
But, we also just completed our safest summer in 60 years- hugely important progress!
What is different?
We are starting to scale CVI across our city.
@chicagocred.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 1:38 AM
We are no where near where we want to be yet here in Chicago, in terms of reducing violence and making our city safer.
But, we also just completed our safest summer in 60 years- hugely important progress!
What is different?
We are starting to scale CVI across our city.
@chicagocred.bsky.social
But, we also just completed our safest summer in 60 years- hugely important progress!
What is different?
We are starting to scale CVI across our city.
@chicagocred.bsky.social
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Sorry, Trump: Chicago is not the "murder capital of the world" — not even close, data shows. blockclubchi.co/4mceha8
September 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Sorry, Trump: Chicago is not the "murder capital of the world" — not even close, data shows. blockclubchi.co/4mceha8
Pritzker: Trump threat to send troops to Chicago ‘an insult’ thehill.com/homenews/sta...
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September 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Pritzker: Trump threat to send troops to Chicago ‘an insult’ thehill.com/homenews/sta...
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Not everyday that a MLB umpire and a NBA referee stop by to talk with our guys- so appreciate their leadership and presence!
@chicagocred.bsky.social
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September 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Not everyday that a MLB umpire and a NBA referee stop by to talk with our guys- so appreciate their leadership and presence!
@chicagocred.bsky.social
@chicagocred.bsky.social
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We have a long, long way to go, but the progress in reducing violence is undeniable.
So appreciate all the work of our CVI partners, who are helping us try to make history here in Chicago!
#PeaceIsPossible
@chicagocred.bsky.social
www.wbez.org/news/2025/09...
So appreciate all the work of our CVI partners, who are helping us try to make history here in Chicago!
#PeaceIsPossible
@chicagocred.bsky.social
www.wbez.org/news/2025/09...
Chicago sees its fewest summer murders since 1965
The Chicago Police Department’s criminal homicide tally for June, July and August is the lowest in 60 years. And overall violent crime remains near its lowest point in more than four decades.
www.wbez.org
September 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
We have a long, long way to go, but the progress in reducing violence is undeniable.
So appreciate all the work of our CVI partners, who are helping us try to make history here in Chicago!
#PeaceIsPossible
@chicagocred.bsky.social
www.wbez.org/news/2025/09...
So appreciate all the work of our CVI partners, who are helping us try to make history here in Chicago!
#PeaceIsPossible
@chicagocred.bsky.social
www.wbez.org/news/2025/09...
Chicago sees its fewest summer murders since 1965 www.wbez.org/news/2025/09...
Chicago sees its fewest summer murders since 1965
The Chicago Police Department’s criminal homicide tally for June, July and August is the lowest in 60 years. And overall violent crime remains near its lowest point in more than four decades.
www.wbez.org
September 3, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Chicago sees its fewest summer murders since 1965 www.wbez.org/news/2025/09...
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Leadership! Courage! Resistance! Chicago and Illinois push back on Trump. @arneduncan.bsky.social @chicagocred.bsky.social @jbpritzker.bsky.social @mayorofchicago.bsky.social
August 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Leadership! Courage! Resistance! Chicago and Illinois push back on Trump. @arneduncan.bsky.social @chicagocred.bsky.social @jbpritzker.bsky.social @mayorofchicago.bsky.social