Our Collaborative Network
Scaling CVI for a Safer Chicago (SC2) requires a robust network of CVI experts, funders, business leaders, and public sector representatives working together under shared governance to advance an ambitious approach to reducing community violence.
The Partnerships Behind SC2
SC2 is a collaborative strategy of the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC), a coalition of more than 50 foundations and other funders; the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago, the city’s premier business-led organization; CVI leaders Chicago CRED and Metropolitan Peace Initiatives and their community counterparts; The Chicago Community Trust, which houses the Scaling Community Violence (SC2) General Fund and mobilizes donor contributions for the initiative; and the public sector at the city, county, and state levels. A Steering Committee of their representatives oversees the initiative, including governance, fiscal and administrative oversight, execution, fund distribution, evaluation, and regular reports to donors and other key stakeholders.
Our Working Team
Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI)
Metropolitan Peace Initiatives (MPI), a division of Metropolitan Family Services, convenes community-based and citywide organizations to help heal Chicago’s communities experiencing the highest levels of gun violence.
Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC)
The Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC) is a coalition of more than 50 foundations and funders, working together to identify and support community-led, evidence-based solutions that the public sector can scale as part of a comprehensive approach to addressing gun violence.
The Chicago Community Trust
The Chicago Community Trust, the region's community foundation, unites donors, nonprofits, and residents to support people, organizations, and partnerships that strengthen the Chicago region. The Trust hosts the Scaling Community Violence (SC2) General Fund, which mobilizes contributions from generous donors to support SC2.
The Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago
The Civic Committee works with business leaders, public officials, and other civic and community organizations on game-changing initiatives to promote the social and economic well-being of our region.
Community-Based SC2 Hub Organizations Partners
SC2 Investors
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Invest in Chicago’s Communities
Are you interested in helping to strengthen local organizations, expand services, and build the infrastructure needed to support community-led progress? Join SC2’s network of civic and philanthropic partners working to advance opportunity across Chicago’s neighborhoods.