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100 Blocks/100 Churches, other peace-building community initiatives taking place this summer in Austin

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | June 12, 2022

The 15th Police District and faith leaders will host several community events throughout the summer in an effort to reduce violence.

Activities

City launches events, days of service to keep youth engaged during spring break

By AustinTalks | April 8, 2022

One day of service will be held in Austin on April 15 from 12 to 4 p.m. Check the web site MyCHIMyFuture.org for more information, and follow @MyCHIMyFuture on Instagram. CPS students will be out of school until April 18th.

Activities

Week of “good neighbor” activities begins April 10

By AustinTalks | April 7, 2017

Events include a block club party, open gym and career fair, and will run from 1 to 4 p.m. through April 14.

Community

Celebrate after-school programs this week

By AustinTalks | October 19, 2016

There will be a “light up the night walk,” dinner and other activities from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at BUILD, 5100 W. Harrison St.

News

At Peace Tournament, mayor, West Side aldermen call for more activities for Austin youth

By Patrick Smith | November 20, 2012

The Nov. 17 basketball game, sponsored by NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas and CeaseFire, brought together rival gang members with the hope of ending conflict on the streets.

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