Chicago CRED
@chicagocred.bsky.social
Create Real Economic Destiny. Our singular purpose is to achieve a transformative reduction in Chicago gun violence.
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
chicago.suntimes.com
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
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Flt...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Flt...
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...
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...
thehill.com
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
Community violence intervention is key to keeping Chicago safe chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...
Community violence intervention is key to keeping Chicago safe
The cost of maintaining or increasing our investment in curbing violence is not nearly as high as the cost of retreating.
chicago.suntimes.com
August 25, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Community violence intervention is key to keeping Chicago safe chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...
In his op-ed, @arneduncan.bsky.social highlights how Trump's tough crime policies threaten progress in reducing gun violence and rebuilding trust in policing. Learn why community violence intervention (C.V.I.) programs deserve support. Read more below:
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/o...
Opinion | Trump’s Crackdown Will Make Crime Worse
www.nytimes.com
August 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In his op-ed, @arneduncan.bsky.social highlights how Trump's tough crime policies threaten progress in reducing gun violence and rebuilding trust in policing. Learn why community violence intervention (C.V.I.) programs deserve support. Read more below:
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/o...
'This is the best day of my life': At-risk students celebrate high school graduation www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/22/g...
‘This is the best day of my life’: At-risk students celebrate high school graduation
Students at high risk of shooting or being shot celebrated graduating from high school Thursday as gun violence rates in the city drop.
www.chicagotribune.com
August 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
'This is the best day of my life': At-risk students celebrate high school graduation www.chicagotribune.com/2025/08/22/g...
🎓✨ Today we celebrate not just the achievement of a degree, but the incredible journey of overcoming obstacles and defying the odds. Each graduate is a testament to resilience and hope! #ChicagoCRED #AgainstAllOdds #Inspiration
August 21, 2025 at 8:30 PM
🎓✨ Today we celebrate not just the achievement of a degree, but the incredible journey of overcoming obstacles and defying the odds. Each graduate is a testament to resilience and hope! #ChicagoCRED #AgainstAllOdds #Inspiration
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@chicagocred.bsky.social HS graduation day- so incredibly proud of our participants!
August 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
@chicagocred.bsky.social HS graduation day- so incredibly proud of our participants!
🎓✨ Celebrating our 9th Annual Chicago CRED Graduation Ceremony! This event showcases the strength and endurance it takes to transform lives for the better. Proud of all our graduates today! #ChicagoCRED #GraduationDay #Transformation
August 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
🎓✨ Celebrating our 9th Annual Chicago CRED Graduation Ceremony! This event showcases the strength and endurance it takes to transform lives for the better. Proud of all our graduates today! #ChicagoCRED #GraduationDay #Transformation
🎉 Congrats to our Westside Hub 3 graduates! Today, we celebrated your achievement with a banquet at Redstone Restaurant. Proud of you all as you become Changemakers! 🌟 #Graduation #WestsideHub3
August 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM
🎉 Congrats to our Westside Hub 3 graduates! Today, we celebrated your achievement with a banquet at Redstone Restaurant. Proud of you all as you become Changemakers! 🌟 #Graduation #WestsideHub3
Alderman La Spata visited our Employment and Training site to learn about our efforts in reducing gun violence. Together with CRED and ALSO, we're connecting those at high risk with vital services to help turn their lives around. #GunViolencePrevention
August 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Alderman La Spata visited our Employment and Training site to learn about our efforts in reducing gun violence. Together with CRED and ALSO, we're connecting those at high risk with vital services to help turn their lives around. #GunViolencePrevention