Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen, City Of Champaign | City Of Champaign website
Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen, City Of Champaign | City Of Champaign website
On July 28, 2024, a tragic gun violence incident claimed the lives of two 18-year-olds in the community. In response, the Equity and Engagement Department staff, aided by Neighborhood Ambassadors and Summer YES intern Iris Kim, canvassed the area surrounding the Mattis North Apartment complex throughout the week of July 29.
Flyers were distributed to inform neighbors about the Community Gun Violence Reduction Blueprint and how the City can assist after such incidents occur. Ahead of a scheduled Gun Violence Response Meeting, these flyers also posed thought-provoking questions for residents to consider regarding their perspectives on how the City can improve.
The primary goal of canvassing after a gun violence incident is to connect direct and indirect victims of violence to services and resources offered within the City of Champaign. A community Gun Violence Response meeting took place on Monday, August 5.
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