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A Los Angeles Violence Intervention Coalition Victory

The Los Angeles Violence Intervention Coalition secured a funding victory: Los Angeles Supervisors successfully advocated to invest $11.3 million to #FundPeacemakers.

Thank You Women Against Gun Violence!

Women Against Gun Violence selects Urban Peace Institute for the Courageous Leadership Award.

H.E.L.P.E.R. Foundation Brings Smiles to Venice

H.E.L.P.E.R. Foundation delivers meals and bouquets to spread peace in the Venice community.

Super Bowl LVI Legacy Program “Champions Live Here” Awardee

Urban Peace Institute has been selected for the Super Bowl LVI Legacy Program.

Fund Youth Justice Reimagined Rally!

Los Angeles Youth Uprising Coalition rally in front of Board of Supervisors urging to fully fund $75 million towards Youth Justice Reimagined.

Saving Lives From COVID-19

Los Angeles’ African American and Latino residents are dying at the highest rates due to COVID-19. UPI is taking urgent action to save the lives of people of color in Los Angeles’ most underserved and marginalized communities.

Leadership Institute 2021 Cohort

The Leadership Institute graduation celebrates 30 South Los Angeles residents who have strengthened their civic leadership in the Emerging Leaders, Advanced Leaders and Congress cohorts.

Urban Peace Institute Applauds President Biden’s Historic $5 Billion Support for Violence Prevention and Intervention

President Biden released the American Rescue Plan earlier today, calling for a $5 billion investment to support violence prevention and intervention programs. The Urban Peace Institute and Los Angeles Intervention Coalition applauds this historic announcement.

Recommendations for Building a Community-Based Public Safety and Health Ecosystem

The Urban Peace Institute believes public safety must be redefined to extend beyond the enforcement of punitive laws that negatively impact communities of color.