Urgent Need

Every year, violence takes a grim toll on our communities. Whether victims or witnesses of violence, especially that which is gun-related, the consequences for individuals and their communities can last a lifetime. 

Such effects include:

• Weak academic scores
• Low school attendance rates
• Crime
• Long-term mental health problems
• Poverty and homelessness
• Drug use and gang involvement
• Millions of taxpayer dollars in medical expenses annually

  

UCAN's CITY initiative works to prevent Chicagoland's violence in underserved neighborhoods and respond through cohesive programs and services that transform young lives. CITY is an investment in our future that public and private sector leaders cannot afford to ignore.