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To whom much is given, much is required. N.C. | Atlanta | Seattle | Chicago

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Sometimes, you just really wonder…

11.03.2026 13:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Standing room only.
Clearly, a message and strategy of interest to The People.

24.02.2026 18:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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How do we continue to reduce violence here in Chicago, at much faster rates than most other cities?
By focusing on street outreach, life coaching, education, trauma therapy and employment.
The road is long, complicated and never straight, but the rewards are extraordinary.
@chicagocred.bsky.social

24.02.2026 16:56 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

@arneduncan.bsky.social They stood in the stead.

12.02.2026 16:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Reminds me of the time back in 2013 when I was following Andy Stanley (pastor in Atlanta) and he tweeted, β€œI see him! He’s coming!”

What seemed like a lifetime, I finally remembered he was at his son’s graduation and he finally spotted him. Whew.. πŸ˜₯

11.01.2026 03:30 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Morning glories

24.12.2025 14:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Our state has lost a giant.

19.12.2025 15:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Former North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt dies β€’ NC Newsline β€œIt is with deep sadness that I share the passing of my beloved daddy and hero, former Gov. Jim Hunt,” Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt said.

Gov. Hunt was a remarkable leader, public servant and statesman. He was a passionate educator who always worked in a bipartisan manner.
He was a hero of mine, and I learned so much not just from his words, but by simply watching him lead.
I will miss him greatly.

ncnewsline.com/2025/12/18/j...

18.12.2025 21:55 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Editorial: Why we continue to support, and worry about, community violence intervention in Chicago Community violence intervention has demonstrated its effectiveness. Continued support doesn’t require a job-killing head tax.

Wonderful to have the Chicago Tribune’s support for our work! CVI is hard, difficult, controversial work- but it is absolutely saving lives.
Building a permanent civilian public health infrastructure to reduce violence is critical for our city’s safety.

www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/10/e...

11.12.2025 13:54 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thankful, indeed.

27.11.2025 01:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Anyone under the age of 18 is a child.

Let that sink in.

15.11.2025 23:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

North Carolinians can’t afford for their health care costs to keep climbing.

12.10.2025 17:00 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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The only way @chicagocred.bsky.social knows how to serve the community is to be in the community.
#111thandState

11.10.2025 21:42 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning, sunshine. ✨

#chicago
#morningglories

30.09.2025 11:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We need more ideas like the ones @captmarkkelly.bsky.social has outlined on how we can shape the future being created by artificial intelligence. Kelly.Senate.gov/AI

19.09.2025 14:38 πŸ‘ 1722 πŸ” 382 πŸ’¬ 204 πŸ“Œ 52
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Hello, love. πŸ’•

#chicago

08.09.2025 00:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are no where near where we want to be yet here in Chicago, in terms of reducing violence and making our city safer.
But, we also just completed our safest summer in 60 years- hugely important progress!

What is different?
We are starting to scale CVI across our city.
@chicagocred.bsky.social

04.09.2025 01:38 πŸ‘ 27 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Arne- please thank everyone for their engagement, commitment and sense of pride. They are truly appreciated.

β€œI am my brothers’ and my sisters’ keeper.”

04.09.2025 01:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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27.08.2025 19:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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@chicagocred.bsky.social HS graduation day- so incredibly proud of our participants!

21.08.2025 16:57 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Relationships change lives.
We work hard to give our guys not second chances, but first chances.
And when we do, the results are truly extraordinary.
@chicagocred.bsky.social

21.08.2025 21:48 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Keep pushing, Deandre!
Congratulations!! ✨✨

22.08.2025 00:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Arne embodies what it means to be β€œmy brothers’ keeper.”

22.08.2025 00:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Two generations won today
@chicagocred.bsky.social

21.08.2025 21:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I see the adorable cutie representing the next generation. What a proud day!
✨✨

22.08.2025 00:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s what’s up!
✨✨✨✨

22.08.2025 00:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Teamwork
@chicagocred.bsky.social

21.08.2025 21:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ₯Ή

22.08.2025 00:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Family
@chicagocred.bsky.social

21.08.2025 21:56 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#Pride
@chicagocred.bsky.social

21.08.2025 22:08 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0