Written by Audrey Teo | July 25, 2019 | In the News
One of our Partners in Peace, Kusanya Cafe, was featured in SCE. Kusanya is a place of the people, for the people, by the people—of Englewood. The organization runs on cafe sales, small donations and grants, but thrives on community engagement, intentional...
Written by Audrey Teo | July 22, 2019 | Peace Campus Updates
A few weeks ago, volunteers and neighbors came out to our Peace Campus to be involved in our Service Day and the official groundbreaking of our nature playlot. The event began with a centering activity where volunteers and community members joined hands and linked...
Written by Audrey Teo | July 22, 2019 | In the News
Newly formed Southland RISE collaborative (Resilience Initiative to Strengthen and Empower) has awarded $100,000 to 14 community-based organizations on the South Side and I Grow Chicago is one of them. The grants are meant to support community-based organizations on...
Written by Erin Walsh | July 16, 2019 | Blog
I’m glad to be back at the Peace House for the summer camp working with the kids. I missed these kids. It was a lot of fun to be back for the Cooking and Nutrition class. It felt great seeing the kids especially when the kids ran up to me, yelled “Miss Erin!!” and...
Written by Bonnie Podolsky | July 16, 2019 | Blog
Working to end gun violence through advocacy, divestment, and investment “You are not obligated to complete the task, but neither are you free to desist from it.” These words, passed down through generations of Jewish fathers and mothers, are a call to action and a...
