OUTREACH
HELP IS AVAILABLE
Below you will find a comprehensive index of programs across the United States aiming at the many systemic causes of violence.
If you are aware of another Outreach program that would be helpful here, please send it to us!
Violence Prevention/Public Health
- Los Angeles, CA California Endowment A statewide health foundation with a mission to build a stronger state by expanding access to quality health care to underserved communities. Contact Us (800) 449–4149 questions@calendow.org
- Philadelphia, PA Center for Health Behavior Research University of Pennsylvania Working to advance the development and testing of health behavior measurement and theories in clinical and population-based research. General (215) 573-4529 chbrinfo@mail.med.upenn.edu
- Chicago, IL Chapin Hall - University of Chicago Improving the well-being of children and youth, families, and their communities. Deborah Gorham Smith (773) 256-5100 dgorman-smith@chapinhall.org
- Chicago, IL Constitution Project Bringing together policy experts and legal practitioners from across the political spectrum to foster consensus-based solutions. General (202) 580-6931 info@constitutionproject.org
- Chicago, IL Cook County Public Guardian CCPG acts as lawyers for abused children, guardians for adults with disabilities and represents children in highly contested custody cases. General (312) 603-0800 opg@cookcountyil.gov
- Oakland, CA Creative Interventions CI is a space to re/envision solutions to domestic or intimate partner, sexual, family and other forms of interpersonal violence. Mimi Kim, Executive Director/Founder (510) 593-5330 info@creative-interventions.org
- New York, NY Crown Heights - Save Our Streets S.O.S. is a community effort to end gun violence. S.O.S. works with local organizations & the individuals most likely to commit a shooting. Derick Scott (718) 773-6886 x 102 sos@crownheights.org
- Minneapolis, MN Face To Face Face to Face is the leading organization in the Twin Cities where youth find resources to change their lives and better the community. Jenna Hillman (612) 616-5810 hillmanj@face2face.org
- Minneapolis, MN Hennepin County MN - Juvenile Detention Center JDC is a detention facility for juvenile male and female offenders up to age 18. Jim Redmond (612) 348-8122 karen.kuglar@co.hennepin.mn.us
- Chicago, IL Illinois Violence Prevention Authority IVPA aims for a comprehensive, collaborative public health and public safety approach to violence prevention. Sara Moffitt (312) 814-8261 Sara.Moffitt@illinois.gov
- Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support To promote health equity in Minneapolis & meet the unique needs of our urban population by providing leadership & fostering partnerships. General Phone: (612) 673-2729 Fax: (612) 673-3866 health.familysupport@minneapolismn.gov
- Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia CeaseFire Seeks to reduce the number of homicides and shootings in North Philadelphia. Marla Bellamy (215) 806-8493 marladb@temple.edu
- New York, NY Police Athletic League, Inc. Supports and inspires New York City youth to realize their full individual potential as productive members of society. General (212) 477-9450 Eking@palnyc.org
- Los Angeles, CA Project Cry No More We are Survivors ( Loved Ones Friends & Community ) of Homicide Victims.We are Reality Reunification Believers! Vicky Lindsey (310) 608-5774 PROJECTCRYNOMORE@aol.com
- San Francisco, CA San Francisco Community Response Network A collaborative framework that addresses gang violence issues by incorporating existing neighborhood services across programs and agencies. Diana Oliva-Aroche, MPH (415) 554-8415 diana@dcyf.org
- San Francisco, CA San Francisco Wraparound Project By finding resources in the community to address multiple factors, Wraparound case managers address the root causes of violence. Mike Texada (415) 206-4482 mtexada@sfghsurg.ucsf.edu
- Los Angeles, CA Urban Peace Academy, Advancement Project The Advancement Project’s Urban Peace Program promotes a comprehensive approach to reducing and ultimately ending gang violence Antonio Crisostomo-Romo (213) 406-9150 acrisostomoromo@advanceproj.org
- Chicago, IL Youth Network Council YNC focuses on developing supports necessary for all youth to experience the safety and support required to reach a healthy adulthood. Miguel Millett - State DMC Coordinator (312) 861-6600 mmillett@youthnetworkcouncil.org
Social Service/Community Based Orgs/NGO's
- Chicago, IL Back on My Feet National nonprofit that uses running to help those experiencing homelessness make real results towards independent living. Sandra Wood (773) 814-0618 sandrarwood@gmail.com
- Philadelphia, PA Back To Society Provides transitional housing for women and children, support services for ex-offenders, and transportation services for seniors. Contact Us (267) 902-3866 back2societyinc@yahoo.com
- Chicago, IL Bethel New Life Empowers individuals and strengthens families through a wide range of asset-building programs. Lori R. Vallelunga, Ph.D (773) 473-7870 info@bethelnewlife.org
- Chicago, IL Better Boys Foundation Provides youth and their families experiences that enhance emotional, social, academic, and career development. Kelley Moseley - Council Coordinator Region 3 (773) 542-7300 info@betterboys.org
- Chicago, IL BUILD, Inc. http://buildchicago.org/Aboutus.html Gersley Kendricks - Community Relations Manager (773) 227-2880 gkendricks@buildchicago.org
- Chicago, IL Centers for New Horizons Centers for New Horizons assists children, youth, and families and provides programs that reach over 1,000 individuals daily. Evelina Robertson (773) 373-5700 info@cnh.org
- New Orleans, LA City of New Orleans - Service & Innovation Manager Working closely with Crime Commissioner focused on reducing homicides in our city Eric D. Seling (504) 658-7616 edseling@nola.gov
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Washington, DC Columbia Heights/Shaw Family Support Collaborative Supporting families in their efforts to stay connected and strong -- through family services, community capacity-building and advocacy efforts. German Vigil (202) 518-6737 gvigil@chsfsc.org
- Cleveland, OH Downtown YMCA a Family Branch of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland YMCA of Greater Cleveland is for everyone; we minister to people of all ages, ethnic origins, religious affiliations, and economic levels. Alan Armstrong (216) 344-0095 aarmstrong@clevelandymca.org
- Oakland, CA Ella Baker Center for Human Rights We believe that every person has the right to safety, dignity, equality, and self determination. Our work aims to advance these rights. Meredith Fenton - Director of Communication Strategies (510) 428-3939 x236 (office) meredith@ellabakercenter.org
- Omaha, NE Empowerment Network EN works to transform the City of Omaha into a GREAT city, thriving and prosperous, where all citizens are engaged and empowered. Willie Barney (402) 502-5153 wbarney@empoweromaha.com
- Chicago, IL Family Focus - (Lawndale) Our mission is realized through comprehensive family support services which address the issues faced by the individual children, families and communities we serve. Haman Cross (708) 209-9923 Haman.Cross@family-focus.org
- Boston, MA Health Resources in Action HRIA is dedicated to promoting public health, advancing medical research, and creating healthier, more vibrant communities. Mo Barbosa Assistant Director, Training and Capacity Building Project Coordinator (617) 451-0049 x222 mbarbosa@hria.org
- Pittsburgh, PA Hill House Hill House serves clients through learning and child development services, family and work development, senior and neighborhood services. Tiffanie Williams (412) 392-4400 twilliams@hillhouse.org
- Omaha, NE Impact One Impact One Community Connection, Inc. is a grassroots community based organization that focuses on addressing issues within North Omaha. Jeanette Taylor (402) 932-2855 jtaylor@impactonecc.org
- Washington, DC Israeli Palestinian Congressional Forum IPCF provides Congress with timely and reliable analysis on key policies and strategies as well as expertise in peacebuilding and peace processes. Jennifer Kuiper, MPP - Program Director +1 (202) 250-3458 jennifer@3Dsecurity.org
- Evanston, IL KIDS Global Network, Inc. KGN uses the arts to build awareness and improve the physical, educational and social circumstances of disadvantaged children. Ann Covode, Executive Director (847) 475-8089 info@kidsglobalnetwork.org
- New York, NY King of Kings King of Kings Foundation’s mission is to educate all to the dangers & consequences of being involved with drugs, guns, and gang violence. Lance Feurtado (646) 235-3751 kingofkingsfoundation@gmail.com
- Chicago, IL LaSalle Street Church LaSalle Street Church seeks to be a diverse community that worships Jesus Christ. Laura S. Truax, Senior Pastor (312) 573-8800 laura.sumner.truax@gmail.com
- Washington, DC Latin American Youth Center LAYC mission is to empower a diverse population of underserved youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood. Keisha Blount M.S.ed (202) 462-5696 keisha@layc-dc.org
- Chicago, IL Lincoln Park Community Shelter LPCS is a comprehensive social service agency serving adult men and women who are experiencing homelessness. Elli Krandel (773) 549-6111 x216 lpcsinfo@lpcsonline.org
- New York, NY Man Up Inc Man Up serves our community through after-school, summer day camp, employment readiness, mentoring, sports, recreational and advocacy programs. Andre T Mitchell - Program Manager (347) 489-8278 atmitchell01@gmail.com
- Oakland, CA Measure Y Measure Y creates a safe Oakland by dramatically reducing violence among youth and adults. Kevin Grant (510) 238-6393 kgrant@oaklandnet.com
- Detroit, MI Michigan Welfare Rights - League of Revolutionaries for a New America A common aim to end exploitation & the public ownership of the means of production, & distribution of products of society according to need. Michael Berger (248) 961-3478 info@lrna.org
- New York, NY New York City Mission Society Provide children and youth with the tools they need to follow their dreams. Robin L Holmes - Program Manager (212) 368-8400 x330 rholmes@nycmissionsociety.org
- Chicago, IL Office for the Protection of Children and Youth of the Archdiocese of Chicago To fulfill the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People– namely, the promise to protect children and promote healing of victims-survivors of clerical sexual abuse. Jan Slattery (312) 534-5319 jslattery@archchicago.org
- Washington, DC One Common Unity One Common Unity's mission is to nurture sustainable, caring communities through innovative peace education services, arts initiatives and media programming. Steve Ma (202) 361-3946 stevejamesma@gmail.com
- Cleveland, OH Partnership For A Safer Cleveland Partnership For A Safer Cleveland promotes best practices and effective violence prevention programs in the Greater Cleveland area. Michael L. Walker, Executive Director (216) 523-1128 mwalker@safercleveland.org
- Atlanta, GA Power of Peace Ministries Inc Provides tools & resources necessary to bring peace to individuals, organizations, institutions and dangerous, stressful environments. Kit Cummings (770) 355-4048 kit@kitcummings.com
- Chicago, IL Project NIA Our mission is to dramatically reduce the reliance on arrest, detention, and incarceration for addressing youth crime. Mariame Kaba (773) 392-5165 mariame@project-nia.org
- New York, NY Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture The Center has preserved and provided access to materials documenting black life and the history and culture of peoples of African descent. Alicia L. Young (212) 491-2200 aliciayoung@nypl.org
- Chicago, IL Southside Together Organizing For Power STOP builds the power of residents on the Southside of Chicago to impact the forces and decisions that affect our lives Corey Barnes, Co-Founder (773) 387-1004 southsidestop@gmail.com
- Washington, DC Student Peace Alliance Student Peace Alliance members partner with local community organizations that are effecting change in the areas of violence prevention and conflict resolution. Marie Mainil (202) 684-2553 marie@thepeacealliance.org
- Washington, DC Teens of Distinction - DC Library The Teens of Distinction Program is DC Public Library's year-round employment program for D.C. teens. Rebecca Renard - Program Coordinator (202) 741-5803 rebecca.renard@dc.gov
- New York, NY The Door, A Center of Alternatives; Door’s mission is to empower young people to reach their potential by providing comprehensive youth development services in a diverse and caring environment. Bailey Huguley (212) 941-9090 bhuguley@door.org
- Portland, OR The Nonviolent Peaceforce Nonviolent Peaceforce promotes and implements unarmed civilian peacekeeping as a tool for reducing violence. Tom Tarnow (612) 871-0005 ttarnow@nonviolentpeaceforce.org
- Chicago, IL The Poor People's Campaign Inc We’re committed to unite the poor across color lines as the leadership base for a movement to end hate and poverty across color lines. Mr Jerry Robinson - President & CEO (312) 794-5335 JRobinson@poorpeoplescampaignppc.org
- Chicago, IL The URBAN ART RETREAT UAR provides safe space for people who are different from each other to come together and learn from each other. Sharon Foster - Board President (773) 542-9126 contact@urbanartretreat.com
- Chicago, IL The Woodlawn Organization (T.W.O.) - (773) 256-2905 info@twochicago.org
- Chicago, IL Thresholds Thresholds is the largest and oldest provider of mental health services in Illinois. Donald Williams Jr (773) 572-5500 poorpeoplescampaign@yahoo.com
- Omaha, NE Urban League of Omaha For more than 80 years, the Urban League of Nebraska has been committed to improving our community’s social and economic conditions. Thomas Warren (402) 451-1066 info@urbanleagueneb.org
- Portland, OR Whitefeather Peace House We help organize nonviolent resistance to war, injustice and militarism. Tom H. Hastings (503) 327-8250 pcwtom@gmail.com
- Pittsburgh, PA YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to helping people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. Olivia Jones (412) 227-3800 ojones@ymcapgh.org
- Chicago, IL YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to helping people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. Fran Bell - VP Government & Community Relations (773) 490-5345 fbell@ymcachicago.org
- Philadelphia, PA YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity West Philadelphia Branch The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to helping people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. Bertram L. Lawson II - Executive Director (215) 476-2700 x2016 BLawson@philaymca.org
- Chicago, IL Yollocalli Arts Reach Yollocalli Arts Reach is a platform for innovative, urban art practices that generate youth agency. Miguel Aguilar | Programs Administrator (312) 455-9652 x210 yollocalli@nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org
- Yonkers, NY Yonkers YMCA (Project SNUG) The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to helping people and communities to learn, grow and thrive. John Thompson (914) 963-0183 x13 johnt@yoymca.org
- Oakland, CA Youth Alive Youth ALIVE! believes that urban youth have the innate capacity to stop the violence plaguing our communities. Anne Marks (510) 594-2588 x306 amarks@youthalive.org
Education
- Chicago, IL Alternative School Network Supports community-run programs to develop and expand training and other educational services in Chicago’s inner-city neighborhoods. Matrice Manuel (773) 728-4030 mmanuel@asnchicago.org
- Chicago, IL Chicago Public Schools - Family and Community Engagement - FACE works to engage the community in conversations addressing the improvement of educational choices for children. John Scott (773) 553-3223 jjscott13@cps.k12.il.us
- New York, NY NYU Steinhardt School Our mission is to advance knowledge, creativity, and innovation at the crossroads of human learning, culture, development and well-being. Nora Gross (212) 998-5070 nora.gross@nyu.edu
- Oakland, CA Oakland Schools Foundation (Youth Empowerment School) Oakland Schools Foundation is a local education fund that secures and manages resources in order to support its vision of equity. Milana PeBenito (510) 842-3461 milanajulia@gmail.com
- Philadelphia, PA Saint Joseph's University - College of Arts and Sciences/ Richard Johnson Center for Anti-Violence Richard Johnson Center for Anti-Violence at Saint Joseph's University brings together an interdisciplinary approach to the study of violence. Amy McHugh (610) 660-1677 amchugh@sju.edu
- Chicago, IL Teach For America Teach For America is growing the movement of leaders who work to ensure that kids growing up in poverty get an excellent education. Leah Marshall (312) 254-1000 info@teachforamerica.org
- Chicago, IL University of Chicago - Women and Youth Supporting Each Other (WYSE) A curriculum-based group mentorship program that provides young women with support and create community change. General 000-000-0000 wyse-directors@listhost.uchicago.edu
- Chicago, IL Urban Prep Academies Urban Prep operates a network of all-boys public schools including the country’s first charter high school for boys. Lisa Rodgers - lrodgers@urbanprep.org (312) 276-0259 lrodgers@urbanprep.org
Media Groups
- Chicago, IL Austin Talks AustinTalks provides the residents of Chicago’s most-populated neighborhood with news and information not available anywhere else. Contact Us (312) 369-8907 austintalks.org@gmail.com
- Chicago, IL Cinema/Chicago An educational organization dedicated to communication between people of diverse cultures through film. Rebecca Fons (312) 683-0121 x112 rfons@chicagofilmfestival.com
- Oakland, CA Community Bridge Video Creating interactive media and workshops to educate and motivate diverse communities. CB Smith-Dahl (510) 717-5057 info@communitybridgevideo.com
- Chicago, IL Community Media Workshop Providing a unique mix of communications coaching for grassroots organizations and promotes news that matters. Steve Franklin - Ethnic Media Director (312) 369-6400 steve@chicagoistheworld.org
- Chicago, IL Community TV Network Empowering low-income young people in Chicago by engaging them in the creative & collaborative process of digital video production. Dr. Denise Zaccardi - Executive Director (773) 278-8500 info@ctvnetwork.org
- New York, NY DCTV DCTV fosters diverse viewpoints by providing professional training and by creating documentary productions that enhance society. Stephanie Skaff Project Director, Beyond Bullets (646) 484-4621 stephanie@dctvny.org
- Oakland, CA Game Changers Forward Ever Media, LLC is a national communications consulting group committed to one cause: social change through storytelling. Cheo Tyehimba Taylor - cheo@forwardevermedia.com (510) 823-8150 cheo@forwardevermedia.com
- Philadelphia, PA Gun Crisis A journalism project intended to fill the gaps in reporting, contending that there is an epidemic of homicide by gunfire in Philadelphia. Jim MacMillan (215) 882-9867 jimmacm@gmail.com
- Washington, DC MaiAngel LLC MaiAngel LLC is an organization dedicated to uplifting community and supporting in the development of high risk youth ages 14-24. Maia Shanklin (202) 834-3029 info@maiangelllc.com
- Washington, DC Peace Alliance The Peace Alliance empowers civic engagement toward a culture of peace. Bob Baskin (202) 684-2553 bob@thepeacealliance.org
- Atlanta, GA Prison World Magazine We are a family owned and operated company established to bring a positive vibe to the prison community. Jenny Triplett (678) 233-8286 dawahinternationalllc@gmail.com
- New York, NY React To Film REACT to FILM screens the best documentaries to promote social responsibility and spark civic engagement. Jackie Northacker (212) 829-5560 jackie@reacttofilm.com
- Chicago, IL Storycatchers Theatre We prepare youth to make positive choices through the process of writing and performing original theatre inspired by personal stories. Rachel Hauben Combs (312) 280-4772 rhcombs@storycatcherstheatre.org
- Oakland, CA Storytelling and Organizing Project* (Spun off from Creative Interventions) STOP is a community project collecting and sharing stories about everyday people taking action to end interpersonal violence. Mimi Kim, Executive Director/Founder (510) 978-4014 stories@stopviolenceeveryday.org
- Chicago, IL The Kindling Group Kindling Group produces and sponsors documentary films exploring critical social issues. General (773) 728-8489 info@kindlinggroup.org
- Chicago, IL Voice of the City Voice of the City unites the finest Chicago artists with each other and the residents of Logan Square. Dawn Marie Galtieri (773) 782-9471 dawnmarie@voiceofthecity.org
- Baltimore, MD Wide Angle Youth Media, Inc. WAYM provides Baltimore youth with media education to tell their own stories and become engaged with their communities. Myra Margolin - Program Manager (443) 759-6700 info@wideanglemedia.org
Foundations/Philanthropic
- Washington, DC Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc Improving the socioeconomic circumstances of African Americans and other underserved communities. General (202) 263-2800 info@cbcfinc.org
- Washington, DC Council on Foundations COF promotes the highest standards of ethical behavior in recognition of the importance of philanthropy toward the public good. Edward Jones - eddmarv@aol.com 800-673-9036 eddmarv@aol.com