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Name	Parents for Peace & Justice
Overview	Parents for Peace and Justice (PPJ) was formed in 2013 by co-founders Elizabeth Ramirez, who lost her own son in an unsolved killing, and Robert Torres, who was touched and inspired by Elizabeth’s story -- and by her tireless passion to help others who suffered a similar fate. PPJ, headquartered in Belmont Cragin, serves families affected by gun violence in the predominantly Latino neighborhoods of the Northwest side of Chicago: Humboldt Park, Belmont Cragin, Hermosa, and Logan Square. PPJ’s approach is three-pronged: Violence Prevention: addressing the violence before it happens through activity-focused youth programming Healing Support: helping families cope with the enormous loss that results from violence Victim Advocacy: advocating for justice through vigils, media campaigns, and legislative advocacy In recent years, Chicago’s crime rates have been making national headlines. Between 2015 and 2017, Chicago homicides surged by 58%, driving America’s overall spike in homicides. 2020 was been a particularly violent year in Chicago, with murders up by more than 37%. Violent crime remains disturbingly high in socio-economically disadvantaged areas of the cities, meaning the impact is felt most sharply in the city’s most marginalized communities. The immense grief caused by violence compounds with every new act, leaving a hurting community in desperate need of resources and relief. While local and state authorities work to address the issue at the policy level, Parents for Peace and Justice works on a grassroots level to fill in the gaps and help meet the community’s most immediate and urgent everyday needs. PPJ’s signature programs serve hundreds of children and adults in LatinX communities across Chicago. We provide: Mental health resources, including support groups, counseling, retreats, and workshops for mothers, fathers and siblings who lost a loved one to violence, Athletic camps and career workshops for children affected by gun violence, with mentorship from professional athletes and business leaders, Advocacy training for families learning to use their voices for positive change.
Website	https://www.parentsforpeaceandjustice.org/
Growth Stage	Pre-Revenue Startup
Employees	Unlisted
Globalization	Domestic
Platform Experience	No Experience
Remote Collaboration	Yes
Open to	All Undergraduate / All Graduate
Sponsorship Available	No
Hiring Potential	N/A

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6156 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

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Project	Program	School	Status
Recommend Strategies for Increasing Retention in Voluntary Community Programs	Business in Action, Spring 2022 (Doughty) – Parents for Peace & Justice	Northern Illinois University (NIU)	Proposal
Building a cohesive branding and marketing strategy	Business in Action, Spring 2022 (Doughty) – Parents for Peace & Justice	Northern Illinois University (NIU)	Proposal
Recommend strategies for program impact assessment	Business in Action, Spring 2022 (Doughty) – Parents for Peace & Justice	Northern Illinois University (NIU)	Proposal
Charting New Pathways for Fundraising Success & Organizational Growth	Business in Action, Spring 2022 (Doughty) – Parents for Peace & Justice	Northern Illinois University (NIU)	Proposal

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Mission: Through athletic programs, supportive therapy, community outreach and victim advocacy, we help prevent violence and care for those who have been affected by it.