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is an organization that develops young leaders and promotes peace through leadership development, community organizing, and advocating for solutions that tackle the root causes of violence.

“Those we love never truly leave us; they live on in the memories we share and the lives they touched.” 🤍We gathered as ...
06/16/2026

“Those we love never truly leave us; they live on in the memories we share and the lives they touched.” 🤍

We gathered as a community to honor and celebrate the life of Pedro, a 17-year-old whose life was tragically taken by gun violence.

Pedro was more than a statistic, he was a son, friend, loved one, and a young person with dreams, potential, and a future ahead of him. We came together to remember his life, uplift his loved ones, and stand in solidarity against the violence that continues to impact our city.

As we reflect on Pedro’s life, we also renew our commitment to building safer neighborhoods because every life lost to gun violence is one too many.

A special shoutout to Samantha for reaching out and taking the initiative to organize this vigil, bringing together family, friends, and community members to honor Pedro’s life and memory.

May Pedro’s memory continue to inspire us to choose peace, healing, and love for one another. 🙏🏼🕊️

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PLEASE SHARE✨TODAY:🚴🏾‍♀️🖤🤎 The 7th Annual Black & Brown Unity Cookout is here!This year, we’re excited to welcome the Ga...
06/05/2026

PLEASE SHARE✨TODAY:🚴🏾‍♀️🖤🤎 The 7th Annual Black & Brown Unity Cookout is here!

This year, we’re excited to welcome the Gage Park Cyclists, who will be joining us at the cookout following their community ride. Thank you for being part of this tradition of bringing neighbors together and building stronger connections across our communities.

Seven years of unity, solidarity, and community love. In the face of division, we continue to choose each other.
See you at the cookout!☀️🥳

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7th Annual Black & Brown Unity Cookout🗓 Friday, June 5 | 6:00 PM�📍 West of the MLK Jr. Memorial (67th & Kedzie)Seven yea...
06/03/2026

7th Annual Black & Brown Unity Cookout
🗓 Friday, June 5 | 6:00 PM�📍 West of the MLK Jr. Memorial (67th & Kedzie)

Seven years strong. What started as a response to tension has grown into a tradition of solidarity, joy, and deep community love. As we enter the summer, we’re coming together to strengthen relationships, look out for one another, and create safer, more connected blocks. In the face of violence, displacement, and division, we choose community. We choose care. We choose each other.

This year, out of an abundance of care for our neighbors and community safety, we’ve decided to replace the parade with a cookout. Our goal remains the same: bringing people together, building relationships, and creating a welcoming space where everyone can connect and celebrate.

🚴🏾‍♀️🚴🏽‍♂️ The Gage Park Cyclists will also be leading a community bike ride to Marquette before the cookout. More details coming soon!

✨ Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and positive energy!
🤝 Connect with neighbors, community organizations, and local leaders committed to keeping our communities strong and safe.
📣 Spread the word. Show up. Show love.

🤜🏿🤛🏽� � �

Last week Thursday we conducted another NVRRT training ✊🏽Thank you to Yollocalli for opening up your beautiful space to ...
05/31/2026

Last week Thursday we conducted another NVRRT training ✊🏽

Thank you to Yollocalli for opening up your beautiful space to us. While ICE agents may not be as visibly present as they were during the Midway Blitz, these operations are still happening, which means now is exactly the time to learn safety protocols, documentation practices, Know Your Rights, and how to respond as a community.

These trainings are about keeping each other safe, informed, and prepared. ❤️

Last week, our Executive Director Monse Ayala joined community leaders, outreach workers, healers, institutions, and cit...
05/26/2026

Last week, our Executive Director Monse Ayala joined community leaders, outreach workers, healers, institutions, and city partners at the Summer Safety Press Conference + Mental Health Activation hosted by Precious Blood Ministries of Reconciliation (PBMR) 🤍

Alongside the Mayor’s office, violence prevention organizations, local leaders across Chicago, the conversation focused on what it truly means to create a safe summer for our young people and families.

At ITP, we believe summer safety is about more than enforcement, community care is violence prevention too.

As our communities continue navigating violence, mental health struggles, fear within immigrant communities, disconnection, and the lasting impacts of COVID, we all have a role to play. The way we support our neighbors, show up for young people, and create spaces where people feel safe, seen, and connected matters deeply.

Thank you to PBMR and all the partners who made this space possible. Let’s continue building a summer rooted in peace, healing, safety, and community 🫶🏽

🚨 LAST CALL:PLEASE SHARE 🚨Increase The Peace Chicago is still accepting applications for our Summer 2026 After School Ma...
05/20/2026

🚨 LAST CALL:PLEASE SHARE 🚨

Increase The Peace Chicago is still accepting applications for our Summer 2026 After School Matters program, but spots are filling up FAST 🙌🏽

💰 Paid opportunity for teens ages 14–18
📍 Gage Park, Back of the Yards, Southwest Side
🗓️ June 22 – August 7

Leadership, field trips, community outreach, beautification projects & more ✨

⚠️ Reminder: Applying does NOT guarantee acceptance. All applicants must complete an interview process.

‼️ LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE ‼️

‼️REMINDER: CALL TO ACTION‼️Join us THIS Thursday, May 21st for our Nonviolence Rapid Response Training with ! ✨This tr...
05/20/2026

‼️REMINDER: CALL TO ACTION‼️

Join us THIS Thursday, May 21st for our Nonviolence Rapid Response Training with ! ✨

This training is rooted in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s principles of nonviolence and will focus on building community, preparedness, and collective care through rapid response practices.

Refreshments and snacks will be provided (first come, first serve). 💛

🚨 COMMUNITY SUPPORT REQUEST 🚨Were you or someone you know physically harmed or injured during the Midway Blitz operation...
05/17/2026

🚨 COMMUNITY SUPPORT REQUEST 🚨

Were you or someone you know physically harmed or injured during the Midway Blitz operations that took place during September - December 2025?

We are helping connect impacted community members with an attorney to file a lawsuit against ICE/CBP. Attorneys are currently looking to speak with 2–3 individuals who have ALL information below:

📹 Video evidence only
🚔 License plate information from ICE/CBP vehicles
📝 Recordings of the incident

If this is you or someone you trust, please DM us. All conversations will be handled with care and confidentiality 🤍

Please share with trusted community members.

Last week, our Executive Director Monse Ayala spent 3 days in Berkeley, California at the 2nd Annual Latine Convening on...
05/15/2026

Last week, our Executive Director Monse Ayala spent 3 days in Berkeley, California at the 2nd Annual Latine Convening on Gun Violence alongside organizers, researchers, advocates, healers, and community leaders from across the country working toward safer and healthier communities. 🤎

The convening created space for honest conversations around gun violence prevention, healing, immigration, systemic inequities, and what it means to build real safety rooted in community care.

As ITP Chicago, it was powerful to both share about the work happening on the Southwest Side and learn from others leading this work nationwide, reminding us that our communities are not alone in this fight.

Huge thank you to the Latine Coalition, Community Justice Action Fund, Hope and Heal Fund, and Mamas Con Poder (Moms Rising) for bringing people together to connect, strategize, and continue building toward lasting change. Spaces like these are needed!✨

We’re excited to share that we officially wrapped up our spring programs 💛Over the past few months, more than 30 youth f...
05/14/2026

We’re excited to share that we officially wrapped up our spring programs 💛

Over the past few months, more than 30 youth from Back of the Yards, Gage Park, Englewood, and surrounding communities came together to build relationships, grow as leaders, and strengthen their commitment to community.

As we move into the second half of the year and prepare for summer programming, our youth took time to reflect on their goals, dreams, and what they want the next 6 months to look like by creating vision boards together. ✨

From personal growth and wellness to community impact and future careers, our youth continue to show up with intention, creativity, and care for the people around them.

We’re proud to continue supporting and investing in young leaders as they grow into changemakers within their communities. 🌱

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