WAYS YOU CAN HELP
Register To Race
The Race Against Gun Violence (RAGV) celebrates the life-changing work of community organizations and provides a dynamic platform for people who care about ending gun violence to connect and get involved. This year, the 8th Annual Race Against Gun Violence returns to Grant Park on September 23rd. This year's race will also include a virtual option for those not able to attend in person.
Boost The Signal
Use the RAGV personal social media kit. Whether you choose to share your race progress, complete a fitness challenge, or re-share community partner stories and videos, it truly boosts our signal and makes a difference. Thank you for engaging, for running, and for being part of building peace.
Follow us on social media at #RAGV2021 #ChooseHope #WhyIRun
More Ways To Help
The Race Against Gun Violence (RAGV) raises awareness and funds for more than 50 community organizations working for a more peaceful Chicago where all can thrive, free from the fear of gun violence. With Covid-19 increasing hardship in the very same communities contending with gun violence, RAGV is an opportunity choose hope, support the life- changing work of nonprofits and provide a platform for people who care about ending gun violence and get involved.
ABOUT US
Our mission is to increase the collective impact of community organizations working to end gun violence, save lives and build a stronger Chicago.
We believe that everyone has a stake in ending gun violence and that communities have the answers. Our work is centered around harnessing the power of community organizations and providing new pathways for people who care to get involved.
Connect. Commit. Contribute. Change.
Be part of building peace.