On Wednesday, June 17, Cook County, community leaders and non-profit organizations recognized Gun Violence Awareness Month and announced $20 million in funding for Community Violence Intervention services.
The event celebrated $5 million awarded to community organizations under the Cook County Community Violence Intervention grant initiative and $15 million for a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Community Violence Intervention services in 2026.
“The progress we have made shows that violence is not inevitable and that meaningful…
