Cities United

Here’s a special "Roll Call" from our 11th Annual Convening! 📣🎥 Check out some of the cities and communities represented as we come together to create safe, healthy, and hopeful futures for our young people. #CU11Seattle https://lnkd.in/eAREJgkf

🔥New Merch Alert!🔥 From CU-branded shirts to "End Gun Violence" and "Vote for Peace" designs, we've got you covered with a variety of shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and long sleeves. Show your support in style and rep the movement! 🙌🏾 Shop now: linktree.com/citiesunited 🛒 #EndGunViolence #GetOutAndVote

Seattle is taking powerful steps to support youth and reduce violence! Through the Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI), organizations like the Center for Children & Youth Justice (CCYJ) are making a real impact by funding grassroots groups like the Black Rose Collective, Freedom Project, Urban Family, and Pro Se Potential. These community-driven efforts focus on mentorship, healing, and empowering those impacted by gun violence and incarceration. Together, we’re building safer, healthier, and more hopeful communities. 🌟 Learn more at bit.ly/409SHeO

💡 Shoutout to FORCE Detroit, one of the incredible orgs at #CU11Seattle! With their recent $100k grant from Everytown for Gun Safety Fund, they're expanding their life-saving work tackling gun violence in Detroit. Proud to have them in our network! 🙌🏾 Learn more: tinyurl.com/FORCED100k #CommunitySafety

National Network for Safe Communities is hosting a webinar in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join the discussion about the intersection of community and intimate partner violence and learn about the critical attention it deserves. To RSVP, email ipv @ nnscommunities.org (no spaces).

🗳️ Your vote matters, especially in local elections! Every ballot cast helps shape the future of our communities. By voting, you're investing in safer, healthier, and more hopeful neighborhoods for your family and beyond. Let’s make our voices heard for the change we want to see. Get out and VOTE! #VoteForChange #SafeCommunities

📉 Toledo is making strides in reducing violent crime! A recent report shows significant drops in homicides (-16%), auto thefts (-12%), and more. With the community's help and strong partnerships, we're moving towards a safer Toledo! Learn more at bit.ly/407dX4L

You are invited to the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention’s online briefing to discuss the recent announcement that Medicaid can be used to reimburse health care providers for violence intervention programs. October 23 at 4:00 pm ET. Register: https://buff.ly/3NxaLIo

✨ A HUGE thank you to our #CU11Seattle sponsors! Your support has made it possible to invest in young Black men, build strong connections, uplift powerful stories, create safe places to celebrate, and foster healthy discussions. Because of you, we witnessed the emergence of hopeful young leaders, shared in the vision for safe, healthy, and hopeful communities, and strengthened our network for change. Together, we’re shaping a brighter future and shifting the narrative. 🙌🏾💡 Check out some highlights from the event! 📸 #SafeHealthyHopeful #CommunitySupport #CU11Seattle Learn more or donate: https://lnkd.in/eAREJgkf

What an incredible #CU11Seattle! 🎉💪🏾 Over 1000 leaders, advocates, practitioners, and more from across the country gathered in Seattle to attend Cities United’s largest convening yet! Our work over the past few years built a foundation for reimagining what public safety could look like in our communities. Now is the time to take greater strides and make our dreams and imagination a reality. Now is the time to redefine public safety. This event wouldn’t have been possible without the tireless efforts of so many. A huge thank you to our amazing Cities United convening planning team for organizing and executing this powerful event. 🙏🏾 We are also deeply grateful to Mayor Bruce Harrell, the City of Seattle employees, King County, WA employees, and the phenomenal team at Casey Family Programs (Cindy, Raquel, Caryn, Toya, Kayra, Antoinette) for their dedication and continued support of our mission. We were excited to unveil our new "Learn Act Lead" framework, which lays out a roadmap for transforming communities and saving lives. Stay tuned to learn more resources that can help cities lead the nation in community violence prevention and intervention. We also took a moment to honor our loved ones lost to violence through a moving memorial garden, and ended the week with an unforgettable celebration of hope and resilience at the Gala. 🎉✨ We want to acknowledge the amazing work of our Cities United network who labor year-round to create safe, healthy, and hopeful communities. Your dedication is making a difference! 🙌🏾 Thank you for helping us sell out this event and making it the biggest convening yet! Finally, a huge shoutout to our sponsors, whose contributions are crucial to our continued success. Want to get involved? Support Cities United and our mission by donating here: https://lnkd.in/eTYfTR4M While you’re here, don't forget to check out our exclusive Cities United merchandise—grab your t-shirts and rep the movement! 👕❤️ You can also sign up for our email list, connect with local efforts, and continue making an impact in your community by visiting: linktree.com/citiesunited We are so inspired by the passion, collaboration, and solutions that came out of #CU11Seattle! Together, we are building safer cities for our youth and future generations. Thank you again to everyone who attended and made this a week to remember! Stay tuned for next year’s convening—#CU12Louisville is going to be even bigger and better! 🔥💥