Chicago Survivors

04/28/2026

Save the Date 🕊️

"Survivorship Matters: Healing Individuals, Restoring Communities"

For those who have lost, witnessed, or carry the weight of violence—this space is for you.

Join us for a two-day community symposium centered on healing, reflection, and restoration.

📍 Mon. - Tues. June 29–30, 2026
📍 Augustana Lutheran Church

More details + registration coming soon.

04/24/2026

Come join us for our Pretty in Pink Paint Party in celebration of Mother’s Day. Come dressed in your pink and ready to tap into your inner artist.

Date: Saturday, May 23rd
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Lutheran Church 5500 S Woodlawn Ave Chicago, IL 60637

This fun event will bring us together for an afternoon of creativity, connection, and celebration. Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking to unwind, this is a great opportunity to enjoy a paint session in a welcoming atmosphere.

Please be sure to register in advance using the link below: https://form.jotform.com/261024439135047 registration is required.

04/24/2026

Join us Sat. May 16th for our Mental Health Awareness Day Event!
Enjoy free lunch, dynamic panels of Anxiety, Depression, Greif & Stress, and interactive workshops & resource tables. All ages welcome.

📍Register here:
https://form.jotform.com/261125811097050
*limited seats

04/23/2026

Your Rights
As a surviving family member of a homicide victim, you are recognized as a crime victim under Illinois law and are entitled to specific rights and protections.

In Illinois, immediate family members, including the spouse, parents, siblings, and children of the victim, are legally entitled to be treated with dignity and respect by all parties involved. You have the right to:

• Receive Information About the Crime: You have the right to be informed about the details and developments of the crime.

• Access Services: You are entitled to services that help you cope with the emotional, psychological, and practical effects of the crime on your lives.

• Respect for Your Loved One: You have the right to know where your loved one’s body is located and to be assured that their body is treated with respect and dignity.

• Stay Informed: You have the right to be kept informed about the status of the criminal investigation and any legal proceedings related to the crime.

• Translation Services: If you require translation services, you have the right to access them to ensure you fully understand the information and processes.

• Legal Rights: You are entitled to know your rights during any prosecution of the crime.

• Financial Compensation: Within certain limits, you may be eligible for financial compensation to help alleviate the financial burden caused by your loss.

Learn more about your crime victim rights at https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Safer-Communities/Supporting-Victims-of-Crime/ and https://chicagosurvivors.org/i-need-help-now/.

04/20/2026

Register for the Chicago Gun Violence Prevention Conference 2026 – "We Are Our Own Medicine" happening April 24–25, 2026.

Location: New Life Covenant HP 3400 W. Division Chicago, Illinois 60651

https://www.simpletix.com/e/we-are-our-own-medicine-gvp-conference-202-tickets-256929?fbclid=IwY2xjawRTfYFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFkNWptNDkyZXdpSG1telhvc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlxz4gKLHGNZOGe7r13t9rpYc3U9OQbz6AwX_bwLvYNAwbW6MU1obbtYaWhU_aem_kjTh1EoSouwIvkEI_JYFZA

Don't forget to register!
We Are Our Own Medicine is a community-centered conference that promotes: a) awareness, b) healing, c) prevention, d) leadership, e) training

The We Are Our Own Medicine Gun Violence Prevention Conference/Activation offers a collaborative, in-person experience that leverages unique, cross-sector expertise to strengthen our community through education, training, and partnerships that provides a platform to exchange knowledge and refine our safety initiatives.

More than 500 people are expected for this year’s conference, with breakout sessions giving voice to our youth, families impacted by gun violence and funders sharing best practices for grant writing and violence prevention programming.

REGISTER NOW https://www.simpletix.com/e/we-are-our-own-medicine-gvp-conference-202-tickets-256929?fbclid=IwY2xjawQAT91leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETJVZ0dmeU1KZDVWcEtXZ2Vac3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrnoEr9B506OJv51jMg6nU3Rsct9C_ZryLQsBWTxz5RvoT7YA3-Bn1vemRU9_aem_k79OOB6fSWMoW7fZcots0Q

04/20/2026

04/15/2026

You Are Not Alone
You might feel overwhelmed, but you are not alone. Some days are heavier than others and that’s okay.

Hope doesn’t mean forgetting. It means finding support when the weight feels too heavy to carry alone. At Chicago Survivors, we walk alongside families for the long term.

Chicago Survivors 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation
Helping Families Live Beyond Violent Loss
Contact us: [email protected]; our office: 312-488-9222.
FOR IMMEDIATE SUPPORT PLEASE CALL OUR CRISIS HOTLINE AT 877-863-6338.

04/09/2026

Understanding Your Grief
It is important to grieve, and everyone grieves in his or her own way. It can help to know what kind of grief you’re feeling and what experiences are normal and natural for someone grieving.

Survivors carry love, loss, anger, hope sometimes all at once.
At Chicago Survivors, you never have to carry it alone.

Chicago Survivors 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation
Helping Families Live Beyond Violent Loss
Contact us: [email protected]; our office: 312-488-9222.
FOR IMMEDIATE SUPPORT PLEASE CALL OUR CRISIS HOTLINE AT 877-863-6338.

03/27/2026

Trauma-Informed Youth Support
Children and teens can grieve differently, but their pain is just as real.

Chicago Survivors provides youth clinical care, school-based trauma support, and grief programming to help young people feel safe, seen, and supported.

If you are a parent or guardian seeking comprehensive, trauma-informed support for your child, inquire here https://forms.office.com/r/GNDYqt7GxY. For immediate support please call our crisis hotline at 877-863-6338. Contact us [email protected]. Our office 312-488-9222.

03/24/2026

Join us this Tuesday, March 24 for our International Women's Day Celebration with Chicago Survivors!

Meet us from 4:30-6:30PM at the Front Porch (1130 W 51st St) for an intergenerational table talk in honor of women and the ongoing fight for gender equality.

03/24/2026

We hope you see you there!