Strengthening Chicago's Youth

08/21/2026

Access Living's Survivor of Gun Violence Group August topic will discuss the Emergency Supplemental Victims Fund which provides financial assistance in set amounts to survivors and their families easing the immediate financial impact of fatal and non-fatal shooting incidents.

Details: Tues, Aug 25 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM (Access Living 115 W. Chicago Ave Floor 4)

Learn More by emailing [email protected]

08/12/2026

Join Alternatives during this virtual integrative training exploring the intersection of racial equity and restorative justice as essential frameworks for violence prevention.

When: Thurs, August 13th from 10 AM to 12 PM

Learn More: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intersectionality-of-racial-equity-restorative-justice-tickets-1996008601458

This integrative training explores the intersection of racial equity and restorative justice as essential frameworks for violence prevention

08/11/2026

Join UCAN and The Network - virtually, TOMORROW, to learn practical strategies for building and sustaining collaborative relationships that strengthen service delivery, expand organizational impact, and foster long-term community partnerships.

When: Weds, Aug 12 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Learn More: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.strongorgs.com/cbo-member-events/creating-strategic-partnerships-for-cvi-organizations__;!!M0gZt9BicGig!lJoFPLkefHkl0rtdYLSweR3DxvrNGoj-oM-D7wNJM-UvYAojaW1mCiSu4o7badC-3NPsDXrLaDwxjjkIgi6EQy-k6VHY$

07/16/2026

join BUILD Chicago 's Grief Support Group TODAY! It is a welcoming space to share your story, find comfort, and connect with others who understand. Sessions are held bi-weekly, and you’re encouraged to join as often—or as occasionally—as feels right for you.

When: TODAY Thurs, July 16 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (BUILD Chicago 5100 W. Harrison)

Register Here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hQuOgqbXf02g1JqW7hc8NgA0sCrvqNlMpEFu5mV16P9UOUI1M0o0WlRSVEhPSDZWR1dCU1BPUjhXSC4u&origin=QRCode

Join us on Thursdays from 6:30-8:00pm. Attend each session or select the topics that feel most helpful - you're welcome anytime. Group will be held in person at Build located at 5100 W Harrison St. Chicago, IL 60644.

07/10/2026

Illinois Community Health Workers Association in partnership with Sinai Urban Health Institute will host a learning session to foster practical strategies to strengthen CHW employment, supervision, and organizational practice.

Share with those in Cook, Will or McHenry counties that employ CHWs.

When: Tues, July 14 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Learn More: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAMAAaJVHi9UNFQ0SjVKMVlZNEUxR0U2TE0xUDhMRlNOOC4u&route=shorturl

ILCHWA's Peer Learning Lab supports CHWs and CHW employers across Will, McHenry, and Cook Counties by fostering peer learning and practical strategies that strengthen CHW employment, supervision, and organizational practice.

07/08/2026

The Network is a FREE capacity-building service that provides tailored training workshops, one-on-one sessions with subject matter experts in the nonprofit and community violence intervention space, as well as access to community resources and collaboration opportunities.

The Network is currently accepting applications for our third cohort. Organizations can learn more and apply by visiting www.strongorgs.com

07/06/2026

Join Illinois Collaboration on Youth during this webinar on how poverty-based trauma shapes individual, interpersonal, and community experiences. Participants will also learn about the resilience that protective factors communities have developed.

When: July 9th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Register Here: https://icoyouth-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/8ToHqfLnRke7p-FsZ9ezZw

Trauma is often understood as a specific event, but it can also exist as an ongoing set of circumstances. Poverty is one of the most common yet frequently overlooked forms of trauma in America. In this training, participants will explore the long-term destabilization and dysregulation associated wit...

06/29/2026

SWOP-Chicago and City Colleges of Chicago are asking community members to apply for the Certificate in Community Leadership program — a 16-credit program designed to provide pathways for social impact careers through community organizing, leadership development, and movement-building.

Classes begin August 20. Tuition is free for eligible Chicago residents.

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06/25/2026

Join Nehemiah Rising TOMORROW, Fri June 26, 2026 for a panel of community/system leaders sharing updates and strategies for identifying resources and alternatives to address the effectiveness of restorative justice.

Details: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM in person and virtual (Imani Village 901 E. 95th Street Chicago, IL) or https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6yCSmEqmSVS2qgSEVxuizQ #/registration

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: City Wide Restorative Justice Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.