Uniting to Address Violence

Because we believe our region can’t truly thrive until all communities are free from violence, the Trust is proud to support SC2 (Scaling Community Violence Intervention for a Safer Chicago).

SC2 brings together community-based organizations, nonprofits, funders, civic leaders, and public agencies to engage individuals most at risk of violence through targeted, evidence-informed strategies.

SC2’s approach is grounded in decades of insights shared by our communities – crucially, that violence reduction requires five essential services: street outreach, trauma management/mental health support, case management and life coaching, education, and employment.

Before SC2 began implementation in August 2024, violence intervention programs only reached an estimated 10-17 percent of Chicagoans considered at highest risk. With more resources, programming can be scaled to reach more people in need, benefiting our neighbors, our communities, and our region.

All are invited to contribute to SC2’s work to expand community violence intervention programs. Working together – alongside SC2 partners such as the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities, Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago, Metropolitan Peace Initiatives, Chicago CRED, and many more – we can address this deep-seated challenge and advance our shared vision of a safer, more vibrant Chicago for all.