Chicago CRED Inc

Chicago CRED’s sole mission is to lower gun violence in the City of Chicago through its own efforts and by supporting other organizations that assist Chicago CRED in achieving that mission. At CRED, we take a multifaceted approach to reducing gun violence, one proven to work in other cities. We work directly with the individuals who are most likely to carry a gun or get shot and in the communities where gun violence is most concentrated. Listen to life coach, Jervon Hicks, alumnus, Aaron Taylor and alumni coordinator, Billy Moore as they share their personal stories.

Chicago CRED proceeds from the belief that the surest way to stop gun violence is engaging directly with those most at risk of shooting or being shot and giving them a reason to put down their guns. Said another way, we believe that the individuals we work with are not the problem—they are the solution. They are the only ones with the experience, relationships, and courage necessary to do the difficult, dangerous work of reaching out to friends, neighbors, and family members and getting them to also stop shooting.

Your gift is invaluable in furthering our goal and we appreciate your support!

Hello! I will be running the 5k Grant Park Turkey Trot on November 28, 2024. I will be running in support of an amazing charity local to the city of Chicago called Chicago CRED. This is a non-profit organization aiming to reduce gun violence in the city. They provide ample support for gun violence victims and families and provide solutions for a better life. Today, Chicago CRED works with community leaders, like-minded organizations, and hundreds of young men and women to radically reduce gun violence and bring hope back to Chicago. CRED’s holistic approach brings together proven models—street outreach, life coaching, and counseling, violence prevention, workforce development, advocacy and prevention—to create transformative change in the South and West Side communities of Chicago. Help me donate to an amazing cause that helps keep our city safe!

We’re excited to announce that on October 8th, we will be running a half marathon in Victoria, BC Canada! In honor of our second half marathon, we have decided to pick a cause that is meaningful to us to dedicate our race to.

Chicago CRED is an anti-gun violence organization with a mission to reduce gun violence in Chicago. Their holistic approach combines street outreach, life coaching, counseling, violence prevention, workforce development, advocacy and prevention to move towards their goal of creating change in the South and West Side of Chicago.

Thank you for considering donating to the cause and for supporting us!

Chicago CRED is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law.