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These Streets Are Holy

Turning to God first we reach out to at-risk youth and promote peace through music, mentoring & urban gardening -a spiritual revival Please join us!

We partner with churches, foundations, organizations, and events, to spread the message of hope instead of violence through community building via music, message and urban gardening.. Our manifesto is a movement of change, specifically addressed to Chicago, but universal to the entire world. It reads:

"We the people of Chicago and the surrounding communities, declare that the streets of these neighborhoods are ultimately under God's control, and "These Streets Are Holy" [TSAH]. We organize with the intention of creating a spiritual revival that, under the leadership of a loving God, will change the culture of drugs, violence and murder. In its place is hope and an actionable path toward change and a future worth living." One night, TSAH founder and songwriter John Ludwig awoke at 3 AM with the realization that the rampant violence in Chicago's streets WAS his issue too. He well understood that he was an upper middle class, upper middle aged white man, who grew up in a lily white suburb of St Louis in the 60s/70s, and now lives 100 blocks south of 'the problem'. However, he felt compelled to give a name to the peace undercurrent that has no name, and write a song expressing so. As the suburban streets slept, he got up and wrote the song: These Streets Are Holy (TSAH). The chorus is a rally cry for change. These streets are holy, and we're taking them back
These streets are holy, no more, no more
These streets are holy, God says they are my own
These streets are holy, and they're still our home

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJl668xdQug
The 3rd verse ends with the line, sung by the children, "people let’s turn to hope to-day"
There is reason for hope, but only if we connect it with the Source of hope. Then can hearts be changed and those living without direction can find their way. We have so many other ideas and action items for the cause. Estas Calles Son Santas! (Spanish)
ये सड़के पवित्र हैं (Hindi)
Queste Strade Sono Sacre (Italian)
આ શેરીઓ પવિત્ર છે (Gujarati)
Diese Straßen sind Heilig (German)
Ye Galiaan Muqaddas Hain - یہ گلیاں مقدس ہیں (Urdu)
De Här Gatorna är Heliga (Swedish)
Ces Rues Sont Sacrées (French)
Te ulice są Święte! (Polish)
این خیابان ها مقدس هستند (Dari)
دا کوڅې مقدسې دی (Pashto)
Nzira idzi dzakarurama (Shona)
این خیابانها مقدس هستند (Farsi)

30/10/2026

Flutter flutter flutter by butter butter butter fly🦋🎶✨
Some art from Roseland!!

28/10/2026

The comedian performing at the fundraiser on November 9th.
This is David Graham and how he became funny!

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The comedian performing at the fundraiser on November 9th!This is ...

27/10/2026

Making memories and sharing smiles at TSAH! 🧡😊

23/10/2026

Happy Feel Good Friday!!💛

21/10/2026

Blessed for the growth we have had this year!🌱💛

19/10/2026

Mission Monday💛

16/10/2026

🎤✨HEY CHICAGO-AREA SWIFTIES! THIS ONE'S FOR YOU! ✨🎸

What if you could own a one-of-a-kind Taylor Swift guitar inspired by YOUR favorite era? Now’s your chance to make it happen while supporting a great cause!

At These Streets are Holy's 9th Annual Fundraiser on November 9, we’ll be auctioning off a Taylor Swift hand-signed acoustic guitar featuring custom, original artwork inspired by the winner’s favorite Taylor Swift era! 💖

🎸 Here’s what makes it special:
✨ An authentic Taylor Swift signature, authenticated by James Spence Authentication (JSA).
🎨 Custom, hand-painted artwork inspired by the era YOU choose.
💜 A unique collector’s piece designed to celebrate your Swiftie fandom.

The guitar will be custom-made for the winning bidder and shipped directly to them, with shipping included within the continental United States.

The opening bid is $720.

Whether you’re a Fearless fan, a devoted 1989 girlie, a Reputation enthusiast, or living in your Midnights era, this is an opportunity to take home something truly special while helping support our cause.

📅 When: November 9, 2026 6p.m.-8p.m.
🎟️ Where: 9th Annual Fundraiser, Hailstorm Brewing in Tinley Park
🎸 How to bid: Join us at the event! Bidders must be present to participate.

Know a Swiftie who needs to see this? Tag them below and spread the word! 🫶

12/10/2026

Planting and learning.🌱💛😊

09/10/2026

Planting and watering cilantro together!💛

07/10/2026

Planting seeds of hope and letting the light help them flourish.💛🌱💡

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