SUBJECT: CU Fresh Start Gun Violence Deterrence Initiative SS

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1 REPORT TO COUNCIL FROM: Dorothy Ann David, City Manager DATE: April 8, 2016 SUBJECT: CU Fresh Start Gun Violence Deterrence Initiative SS A. Introduction: The purpose of this report is to provide Council with an update on CU Fresh Start, a Community Coalition initiative to address the increase in gun violence. Members of the CU Fresh Start Steering Committee will be present at the Study Session to discuss the focused approach to reduce gun violence. B. Recommended Action: The Administration requests Council feedback on the proposed approach to address community gun violence and direction to continue working with the steering committee to gather community input and develop and implement the proposed model. C. Prior Council Action: At the February 10, 2012, Council Study Session, Staff presented an overview of the Community Coalition Plan, Walk As One A Community Moving Forward Together A Pathway to Building Stronger Police-Community Relations and Opportunities for Youth. A Call to Action: Neighborhood by Neighborhood. At the October 11, 2013, Council Study Session, Staff presented an overview of the Youth Assessment Center (one of the Coalition initiatives). At the January 23, 2015, City Council Study Session, Staff presented the Community Coalition Long-term Sustainability Model. On November 25, 2015, City Council received an Information Only memorandum, Police Department Implements New Approach to Address Violence. D. Summary: The Community Coalition is a network of community stakeholders that have a vested interest in working together to improve police-community relations, build partnerships and collaborations to address social and economic issues, and improve the lives of youth and their families. Annually, the Community Coalition Executive Committee identifies key areas and issues to prioritize the activities of the organization. The Cities of Champaign and Urbana have seen a significant increase in gun violence. Much of the gun violence is retaliatory and cooperation from witnesses is often times limited. In response to this, the Community Coalition has identified community gun violence as a priority area.

2 The multi-jurisdictional Champaign County Street Crimes Task Force was formed last summer to address gun violence met with some success. Once the Task Force ends, the police departments will need to continue to combat gun violence. The Champaign County law enforcement agencies joined forces to explore implementing a crime-mitigation model used by the City of Peoria, and over 70 other cities in the nation, based on the framework identified in the 2011 book, Don t Shoot: One Man, a Street Fellowship and the End of Violence in Inner-City America, by David M. Kennedy. Members of the Community Coalition traveled to observe a gun violence deterrence model used in the City of Peoria, Illinois, and based on the approach outlined in the book Don t Shoot. A Community Coalition steering committee was formed to work on the implementation of a focused approach initiative to reduce gun violence in Champaign County. This initiative is called, CU Fresh Start. CU Fresh Start is designed to focus on core offenders with a history of violent, gunrelated behaviors. They will be given a warning and an opportunity to stop shooting. If they choose to stop shooting, core offenders will receive help to access community services and resources. If core offenders continue to engage in gun violence, they will face severe consequences. Next steps in the process will include hosting community meetings and conducting presentations to inform, educate, and receive feedback from community stakeholders. E. Background: 1. Community Coalition Purpose and Foundation. The Community Coalition is a collaborative initiative involving governmental partners, community organizations, and members working together to address and solve community problems of mutual concern. The Community Coalition Executive Committee (Attachment A) works with a network of over one hundred forty (140) Coalition partners in various ways to build strong partnerships and leverage resources in a coordinated effort to address our community s most challenging social and economic issues. The Coalition offers this community an all-inclusive entity whose focus is creating effective partnerships, improving police and community relations and establishing a youth development agenda for youth and their families who are in highest demand for intervention, support, and services. Since its inception, the Coalition views its targeted audience as youth and their families who are often disconnected, disengaged and discouraged by what the community has to offer. Over the past several years, Coalition partners have continued to analyze data which demonstrates that African American youth are disproportionately negatively impacted in health access, educational success, economic stability, police interaction and criminal justice involvement. Executive Committee members have created 2016 Priorities to address these community challenges. (Attachment B) 2. Recent Significant Gun Violence. Over the past few years Community Coalition partners and law enforcement agencies have had a great concern regarding the increase in gun violence. Based on this the Community Coalition identified decreasing gun violence as a 2016 priority. In addition, the citizens of Champaign County have clearly expressed through the media, in neighborhood meetings, and monthly Coalition meetings that they want a safe community that is free of gun violence. Police and community response to violent 2

3 crimes was one of the main concerns that were expressed during Champaign Police s five community planning meetings held this past spring and summer. The communities of Champaign and Urbana are experiencing unprecedented spikes in calls for shots fired, actual shootings, and deaths/murders. Data collected by law enforcement between February 2015 and February 2016 indicates evidence of over 125 incidents of gunfire in Champaign- Urbana. As a result of the shootings, three young men were killed and over twenty young men have been injured. Additionally, there were 160 innocent people who reported being in nearby homes and vehicles at the times of the shooting incidents. Violence is an issue discussed as a regular agenda item at monthly Community Coalition meetings. Law enforcement shares updates on recent shootings, as well as the number of calls for shots fired. The increase in gun-related violence has been largely attributed to retaliation between groups and individuals. Although law enforcement agencies have had success in solving some of the shootings, they have been unable to stop the retaliatory gunfire. In addition, victims and witnesses have often been reluctant to cooperate with police; therefore, hampering investigations into the recurring gun violence. 3. Local Agencies Create Street Crimes Task Force. Champaign County law enforcement agencies have approached the increased gun violence in our community proactively, but have struggled with a long-term solution as the gun violence has continued and escalated. This past summer the Champaign Police Department leveraged resources with the Urbana Police Department, the Champaign County Sheriff s Office and the University of Illinois Police Department to form a Street Crimes Task Force. The primary function of the Street Crimes Task Force was to address and reduce gun violence in the Champaign-Urbana community. To accomplish this goal, the Task Force utilized Intelligence-Led Policing methods to address known offenders and their associates involved in criminal activity, as well as addressing hot spots and problem areas identified by the participating agencies. The Street Crimes Task Force saw some success in addressing gun violence over the summer. The Police Departments continue to have officers working together on gun-related offenders and events. Although the Street Crimes Task Force has had some success, the Departments continue exploring other long-term solutions to further reduce violent crime. 4. Local Law Enforcement Agencies Examine the Don t Shoot Model in Peoria, Illinois. Recognizing that a well-rounded approach would be necessary to address gun violence, the Champaign Police Department and other local police departments explored the steps that the City of Peoria has taken to reduce gun violence in their community. The City of Peoria, as well as over 70 other cities across the nation, adopted a model of policing that is based on the 2011 book, Don t Shoot: One Man, a Street Fellowship and the End of Violence in Inner-City America, by David M. Kennedy. There are two main components in the framework of the Don t Shoot approach that is used in Peoria. The first component is a partnership with community members, social service providers and law enforcement that provides direct, sustained engagement with violent offenders in the community. The Don t Shoot philosophy begins with an offer of support to identified violent offenders who choose to make different decisions, and a direct warning that future acts of gun violence will result in swift and serious consequences. This component of the model is referred to as a call-in. A call-in is the assembly where the offenders are called to a meeting to discuss their actions and are notified of the consequences of continued gun 3

4 violence activity (hence the term, call-in ). Peoria leadership spent an entire year working to form partnerships with community members and social services agencies that are key stakeholders in their process. The second component of the Don t Shoot approach is a law enforcement response that focuses on violent offenders that are inflicting harm on the community, specifically violent crimes involving guns. The City of Peoria created a proactive unit that focuses on individuals and groups involved in acts of gun violence. Their proactive unit works closely with their Investigations Division and utilizes Intelligence-Led Policing methods to identify individuals and groups committing violent crimes in their community. Once an individual or group is identified, the proactive unit leads the enforcement efforts for all law enforcement in taking a zero-tolerance stance to any violations of the law. The Peoria Police Department formed their proactive unit by combining their Narcotics Unit and their Street Crimes Unit. In September 2015, Coalition partners traveled to Peoria, Illinois, to observe the Peoria model. The delegation included Champaign Police Chief Anthony Cobb, Champaign Deputy Police Chief Joe Gallo, Urbana Deputy Police Chief Sylvia Morgan, Officer Preston James, NAACP President Patricia Avery, and Coalition Facilitator Tracy Parsons. The attendees generally found that there was merit in what they learned about the Peoria model and felt that through the Community Coalition there was value to continue learning more about this type of initiative. There was general agreement that a similar model should be explored for Champaign County to address the gun violence crisis. 5. Delegation Attends Conference. In November 2015, a delegation of approximately twenty (20) representatives from Champaign County attended a two-day statewide conference in Peoria, Illinois, to learn more about Peoria s adopted model of policing that is based on the book, Don t Shoot. The conference was titled: Illinois Partnerships and Strategies to Reduce Violent Crime. The local delegation was comprised of representatives from law enforcement (County, Urbana, Champaign, Rantoul), University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, social service and government entities (Champaign County, City of Urbana, City of Champaign). Champaign delegation included Mayor Deb Feinen, City Manager Dorothy David, Deputy City Manager Joan Walls, Deputy Police Chief Joe Gallo, and Community Relations Manager Tracy Parsons. During the conference attendees also learned that other communities have similar focused deterrence models, such as Boston, MA, Minneapolis, MN, Richmond, CA, and High Point, NC. Members of the delegation had an opportunity to meet and talk directly with David M. Kennedy, author of the book. There were a number of informative breakout sessions that informed the delegation about best practices in other communities statewide and throughout the country. The delegation convened as part of the conference to have initial conversations about developing a targeted deterrence model initiative in Champaign County. Generally, our delegation was well received and recognized by conference organizers. As a community, we are further organized than many communities because of the fact that we already have the Community Coalition. 6. Follow Up Conversations. Following the conference in Peoria that introduced our local delegation to this new model, Champaign Police Chief Anthony Cobb convened a follow-up meeting with conference attendees from our delegation on November 23, Attendees generally agreed to explore the community-wide Don t Shoot approach to address the community violence crisis. The initial step would be to share information with the 4

5 community. After the general agreement, local law enforcement and Coalition members participated in a number of small group discussions community-wide to discuss the topics of shootings, gun violence, crime, and needed community resources if a model like this were to be successful. The meetings were designed to inform community members, build support for the approach, identify partners, and seek feedback for solutions. These conversations took place with faith-based groups, community organizations, community leaders, and the victim population most impacted by this rise in community shooting-related activity. In addition, Coalition Executive Committee members agreed that exploration of a targeted offender approach to address gun violence should be one the priorities for 2016 Community Coalition activities. A Steering Committee, established through the Community Coalition, was formed to explore and organize a plan to inform, educate, and receive feedback community-wide on our targeted offender approach to reduce gun violence. Steering committee volunteers are: Law Enforcement Representatives - Champaign Police Chief Anthony Cobb - Urbana Police Chief Patrick Connolly - Assistant to the Chief for Community Services LaEisha Meaderds (Champaign Police Department) Coalition Representative - Urbana City Council Member Diane Marlin Community Representatives Executive Director of East Central Illinois Youth for Christ Reverend Willie Comer Champaign County NAACP President and Director of Champaign-Urbana Area Project Patricia Avery University of Illinois Associate Dean of Students Domonic Cobb Charlene James Scott James Government Representative - Champaign Deputy City Manager Joan Walls Faith Community Representative Reverend Rickey Parks of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church Reverend Larry Lewis of Bethel AME Church Social Services Representatives - Chief Executive Officer of The Prairie Center Gail Raney - Public Health Administrator at Champaign Urbana Public Health District Julie Pryde Court Services Representatives - Champaign County State s Attorney Julia Rietz - Director of Champaign County Probation & Court Services and Juvenile Detention Center Joe Gordon 5

6 Support Staff - Community Relations Manager Tracy Parsons - Administrative Assistant Sara Alvis. 7. CU Fresh Start Gun Violence Deterrence Initiative. CU Fresh Start is the name selected for the initiative designed to address our community gun violence crisis by identifying core offenders who are committing the acts of gun violence and shootings. This initiative is proposed to be consistent with the approach outlined in David M. Kennedy s book. CU Fresh Start model has three key components that are identified as pillars. The three pillars are comprised of community members, law enforcement, and supportive services. All three of the pillars are vital to the success of this model. The model does not work if there is an imbalance and all three are not equally represented and involved. This approach has been proven effective in other communities across the nation. CU Fresh Start is modeled after the Don t Shoot concept but is designed to meet the unique needs of our community and county. 8. The Model. Our consistent community-wide message is, Gun violence endangers everyone. Gun violence devastates families, damages neighborhoods and endangers the community. We ve had enough. It has to stop now. The Three Pillars: a. Community Pillar. The community pillar of the approach includes family and friends of identified core offenders, victim impact representatives, clergy and funeral directors, emergency medical personnel, neighborhood leaders and residents, former offenders, and elected officials who want to partner together to reduce the gun violence in our community. This component is critical in stating the message that the violence must stop. The steering committee strongly emphasized that the community component must function in tandem with law enforcement, and community resources there to support positive change in the lives of prior offenders. The victim impact population has a significant voice and message for the offenders. We want the offenders to know the impact of their actions on specific families and identified neighborhoods. b. Law Enforcement Pillar. The law enforcement pillar of the approach will work collaboratively with the steering committee to establish clear criteria to identify core offenders, communicate with core offenders individually or in groups, notify core offenders of law enforcement and consequences of gun violence, provide a clear opportunity to stop shooting, then follow up with swift, certain, and severe consequences if core offenders engage in gun violence after being warned. The targeted offender approach is viewed as best practice for law enforcement to address and focus direct attention to those committing and involved in the shooting-related actions. c. Services Pillar. The services and resources pillar in this approach is coordinated through a caseworker. The caseworker works with, and assists, the offenders in identifying community resources to support better decision-making. The model supports the idea that this is a key need for those choosing to leave the life of shooting involvement. The caseworker helps to address immediate and personal/family issues and reduces barriers to employment, housing, education, etc. (The caseworker position would 6

7 be housed at a local social service agency, to be determined after funding has been secured.) Community Voices C-U FRESH START Law Enforcement Support Services & Resources 9. Offender Criteria. Law Enforcement will work with the Steering Committee to identify core offenders using the following objective criteria: - Age 18 or older - On parole or probation - Prior felony arrest - Prior gun arrest or a violent crime conviction - Credible information of recent involvement in violent crime 10. The Call-In. A call-in is the assembly where the offenders are called to a public meeting to discuss their actions and are notified of the consequences of continued gun violence activity (hence the term call-in ). In our proposed model the offenders are required to participate in the call-ins which might be for an individual or group of offenders. All three pillar groups are critical voices for the call-in process and conveying the same message that the violence must stop. Our call-ins will be closed to the public based on preliminary community feedback. Call-in participants will include: a. Community Voices: Victims families and friends, those ex-offenders, family members of the offenders, faith community members, and other community voices express and share with the offenders, the impact of their actions on them and the community. b. Law Enforcement Officials: Provide clear messaging that this is their opportunity to choose to stop shooting (and have a fresh start ). Offenders are also informed of the consequences of more gun violence. The law enforcement officials participating in the call-in are judges, the State s Attorney s Office, probation, parole, and local police. c. Service Providers: Provide information and offer access to services and resources for those offenders who want to change and make different decisions. We envision the case manager role as vital to the success of this approach. The case manager will possess the ability to connect with the offenders and also build the community resources to support those offenders who choose to make the right decisions. 7

8 INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP CALL IN WITH CORE OFFENDERS CORE OFFENDERS CHOOSE Gun violence End gun violence Law enforcement response Service providers response, If requested 11. Measuring Our Progress. An important component for CU Fresh Start is determining how we will measure success and know that we are making a difference to reduce gun violence. Measuring success and effectiveness will focus on the following goals: Decrease number of shooting incidents Reverse the upward trend in gun violence Document positive core offender outcomes Increased community awareness and participation 12. Next Steps Informing, Educating, and Receiving Feedback. The steering committee has developed a timeline to inform, educate, and receive feedback on the proposed CU Fresh Start targeted offender approach to reduce gun violence. Organized community meetings and specific presentations will be conducted to share the model and receive feedback communitywide from stakeholders. The plan is to use the next 30 days to receive as much information from as many different viewpoints to finalize the model and approach. The information gathered will assist in the process of gaining community buy-in and more importantly, inform the steering committee on the strengths and opportunities to improve this model. The timeline is attached. (Attachment C) 13. Seeking Funding and Grant Opportunity. Identifying additional resources to support CU Fresh Start is also a critical component to developing the model. The steering committee and Executive Committee for the Community Coalition will be identifying private sector support and researching planning and grant opportunities, including exploring local funding. The Prairie Center has applied for funding through the Mental Health Board application process to support this initiative. Additionally, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ILCJA), a statewide organization which funds planning grants for counties in the State of Illinois just released a Request for Proposals with an application deadline in mid- May. The Illinois Criminal Justice Authority grant is for planning training and implementation of targeted violence reduction program. The City will be an applicant on behalf of the Community Coalition. 8

9 F. Alternatives: 1. Direct staff to continue working with the Community Coalition and the CU Fresh Start Steering Committee to gather public input and develop and implement the proposed model of the CU Fresh Start initiative, including applying for grants on behalf of the Community Coalition. 2. Do not direct staff to implement the recommended initiative as proposed and provide further direction on strategies to deter and reduce the incidents of gun violence in our community. G. Discussion of Alternatives: Alternative 1 would direct the staff to continue working with the Community Coalition and the CU Fresh Start Steering Committee to develop and implement the proposed model and approach of the CU Fresh Start initiative to address gun violence in Champaign County. a. Advantages: Supports a City Council Goal 3: Our City Promotes Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods - Initiate and support programs to reduce gun violence. Maintains the City s commitment to the community, made at the Community Coalition Forum in 2010, to improve police-community relations and find solutions to the needs of youth and families in the community. Addresses our gun violence crisis. Supports a comprehensive, collaborative approach that links community resources together to provide stronger support for those impacted by gun violence issue. Addresses citizen concerns that community organizations are not working together to build a stronger City. Supports opportunity to seek additional resources to support solutions to the challenges with our gun violence issue. b. Disadvantages: Current strategies to address gun violence have had limited effectiveness. On-going support for the Community Coalition may require additional budget resources or reallocation of staff by City and Coalition Members. Some might view the recommendations as unnecessary or duplicates of other initiatives in the community. Concerns about certain elements of the model. Alternative 2 would not direct the staff to implement the recommendations as proposed and would allow Council input on strategies to address gun violence epidemic. a. Advantages: Would depend on specific Council direction provided. City Council could provide alternative direction that would more effectively address gun violence issue. 9

10 b. Disadvantages: The partnership developed with Coalition Members could suffer. Many of the recommendations are based upon suggestions and ideas received by citizens; new issues may require additional public input prior to implementation. Delay in implementation will maintain the status quo, which involves deficiencies in improving police-community relations and addressing escalating violence. Lack of focus on gun violence or significant deviation from the model can limit effectiveness. H. Community Input. The citizens of Champaign have clearly expressed that they want a safe community that is free of gun violence. Police and community response to violent crimes was one of the main concerns that were expressed during Champaign Police s five community planning meetings held this past spring and summer and during the Council Goal public input process. Violence is an issue discussed as a regular agenda item at monthly Community Coalition meetings. Law enforcement shares updates on recent shootings, as well as the number of calls for shots fired. Local law enforcement and Coalition members host small group community meetings to discuss crime activity. Meetings are designed to inform community members and seek feedback from participants. Community members will also have the opportunity to provide input at this study session. I. Budget Impact. Coalition member agencies will be responsible for allocating resources and collaborating to meet program needs. Currently, the City has budgeted no funding for the implementation of CU Fresh Start. Some activities, such as a resource guide for implementation can be supported within existing Coalition agency budgets; however, implementation of most activities will require a dedication of new financial resources. One of the priorities for CU Fresh Start is to seek grants that can be used to support plan activities. Unless the Coalition is successful in securing some significant grant funding, member agencies will have to budget resources or engage in a fundraising effort to meet the objectives in the plan. Identifying additional resources to support CU Fresh Start is also a critical component to developing the model. The steering committee and Executive Committee for the Community Coalition will be identifying private sector support and researching planning grant opportunities. One of the funding sources the initiative will be pursuing is the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, a statewide organization which funds planning grants for counties in the State of Illinois, as well as exploring local funding from the Champaign County Mental Health Board. The City will serve as fiscal agent on behalf of the Community Coalition, but funds may be passed through to other entities for implementation. J. Staffing Impact. Staff has spent over 400 hours participating in Coalition activities and monthly meetings. The City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Police Chief, and Deputy Police Chief play an active role on the Executive Committee of the Coalition. The Community Relations Administrative Assistant has spent over 200 hours providing administrative support. Program specific support will be supported by the Deputy Police Chief, Assistant to Chief for Community Services, Community Relations Managers and other staff from the Coalition partner agencies. 10

11 Currently, the City has one dedicated staff member assigned fulltime to implement activities of the Coalition. Continuing efforts to implement Coalition Plan activities will fall within the Police Department, Community Relations Office and Neighborhood Services Department. The day-to-day oversight and management of the Coalition is administered by the Community Relations Office. City of Champaign Staff participating and attending the CU Fresh Start initiative steering committee are Deputy City Manager Joan Walls, Police Chief Anthony Cobb, Assistant to the Chief for Community Services LaEisha Meaderds, Community Relations Manager Tracy Parsons, and Administrative Assistant Sara Alvis. Prepared by: Reviewed by: Tracy Parsons Community Relations Manager Joan Walls Deputy City Manager Attachments: Attachment A - Community Coalition Executive Committee Attachment B 2016 Priorities Attachment C CU Fresh Start Community Communication Timeline 11

12 Attachment A COMMUNITY COALITION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Tim Bartlett, Urbana Park District Jeff Christiansen, University of Illinois Police Department Anthony Cobb, Champaign Police Department Domonic Cobb, University of Illinois Patrick Connolly, Urbana Police Department Dorothy David, City of Champaign Joe DeLuce, Champaign Park District Jeffrey Fiegenschuh, Village of Rantoul Joseph Gallo, Champaign Police Department Sue Grey, United Way of Champaign County Diane Marlin, Urbana City Council Donald Owen, Urbana School District Tracy Parsons, City of Champaign Julie Pryde, Champaign Urbana Public Health District Michelle Ramage, Rantoul School District Julia Rietz, Champaign County State s Attorney Mike Royse, Village of Rantoul Orlando Thomas, Champaign School District Peter Tracy, Champaign County Mental Health Board Joan Walls, City of Champaign Dan Walsh, Champaign County Sheriff s Office Judy Wiegand, Champaign School District

13 Attachment B Champaign Community Coalition Community Relations Office 102 N. Neil Street Champaign, IL Telephone: (217) Fax: (217) champaigncommunitycoalition.org 1) Police Community Relations a. promote, support 2016 Priorities 2) Violence Prevention a. Increase trauma/mental health awareness information/activities b. Anti Violence campaigns promote anti-violence campaign/messaging c. Gun Violence Deterrence Model support Don t Shoot initiative/philosophy d. Walk as One events participate, organize, encourage walks, neighborhood approach e. (New) Target initiatives for population support, encourage 3) Youth Development a. Jobs increase job opportunities and job training b. Recreation Opportunities increase recreational opportunities for youth c. Education Excellence promote education excellence, and high expectation d. Truancy address as key community issue e. (New) Arts Initiatives increase, support, and promote arts-based opportunities for youth 4) Community Engagement a. Violence Prevention support campaigns/messaging b. Racial Taboo sponsor promote showings c. CU Neighborhood Champions sponsor, support neighborhood activities d. Increase Family/Parent Activities support, promote, increase engagement e. Racial Justice Initiatives support Racial Justice initiatives f. Walk as One events participate, organize, encourage walks, neighborhood approach g. (New) Target initiatives for population support, encourage 5) Communications a. Strengthen improve and strengthen, promote partnerships, collaborations, through the work of Coalition b. New look promote next phase new Coalition c. Website (mobile-friendly) utilize more effectively

14 Attachment C CU Fresh Start TIMELINE APRIL 2016 Work with neighborhood groups, organizations, departments Monthly Community Coalition meetings o April 6, 2016 o April 13, 2016 City Councils (presentations) o April 11, 2016 Urbana o April 12, 2016 Champaign Reconvene Peoria conference attendees Coordinate with targeted churches in impacted neighborhoods Comprehensive social marketing campaign (Facebook, Twitter) Communicate with victim impact population Convene meetings with ex-offenders population United Way agency directors o April 19, 2016 United Way Board of Directors o May 2016 Mental Health Board agency directors o April 26, 2016 Community Coalition Community Relations Office 102 N. Neil Street Champaign, IL Telephone: (217) Fax: (217) champaigncommunitycoalition.org

15 Attachment C MAY 2016 Work with neighborhood groups, organizations, departments Radio-television campaign for interviews Neighborhood Block Parties (peace rallies & concerts) Present to American Legion groups Clearinghouse for community information feedback MAY 2016 Neighborhood Block Parties (peace rallies & concerts) JUNE 2016 Neighborhood Block Parties (peace rallies & concerts) JULY 2016 Neighborhood Block Parties (peace rallies & concerts) AUGUST 2016 Neighborhood Block Parties (peace rallies & concerts)