Uniteee Violence and Incarceration Prevention
Peace in Our Streets - ComUniteee Engagement Programs
Building Safer Communities Through Connection
First Saturday of Every Month | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
info@uniteee.org for more information
Creating safer, stronger neighborhoods through relationship building, resource sharing, and direct neighbor-to-neighbor engagement that prevents violence before it starts.
Create safe spaces for community members to voice concerns and share experiences without judgment
Help neighbors meet each other and discover shared interests, skills, and resources
Understand what our community needs most and prioritize actionable solutions
Develop concrete steps and initiatives that community members can lead together
Community member introductions (name, street/area, one hope for your neighborhood)
Overview of Peace in Our Streets initiatives
Ground rules for respectful dialogue
Open floor for community members to share concerns
Facilitated discussion to identify common themes
No problem-solving yet - just listening and understanding
Community members share resources, skills, and services
Celebrate recent positive changes and achievements
Connect people with similar interests or complementary needs
Small group brainstorming on priority concerns
Identify neighbor-led initiatives and next steps
Form action teams around specific projects
Action commitments from community members
Schedule follow-up meetings and activities
Closing circle of appreciation
This meeting brings together diverse community members who all have a stake in our neighborhood's well-being:
Long-time neighbors, new community members, renters, homeowners, families, and individuals
Shop owners, service providers, employers who want to support community prosperity
Nonprofits, faith communities, schools, and service providers working in our area
Community liaisons, social workers, health providers, and others who serve our neighborhood
Monthly Community Uniteee Days: Large gatherings with cleanup, meals, and resource fairs
Weekly Neighborhood Walks: Small groups walking together, meeting neighbors, identifying needs, wellness checks for the elderly
Proposal of a Community Garden Project: Shared growing space that brings neighbors together
Youth Leadership Program: Mentorship and skill-building for young community members
Host a block party or potluck
Start a walking group
Organize neighbors for small projects
Be the person who knows everyones name
Lead workshops or classes
Provide professional services
Mentor young people
Help with communication or organizing
Volunteer at Community Uniteee Days
Join monthly planning meetings
Help with outreach and promotion
Facilitate community conversations
Businesses: sponsor events or provide services
Organizations: collaborate on programs
Professionals: offer expertise
Everyone: spread the word
Next Community Uniteee Day: TBD
Next Monthly Meeting: First Saturday of SEPTEMBER, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
"Peace is not just the absence of conflict, but the presence of community."
Every relationship built, every resource shared, every neighbor who feels seen and valued makes our community safer and stronger.
What will YOU contribute to peace in our streets?
