Interrupting the Virus of Violence
United States
Violence-reduction program CeaseFire takes a health-based approach to help at-risk communities reduce homicides and change attitudes about a pervasive culture of violence.
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United States
Violence-reduction program CeaseFire takes a health-based approach to help at-risk communities reduce homicides and change attitudes about a pervasive culture of violence.

CeaseFire Week 2009 is happening now through June 20 in communities throughout Chicago. This annual event celebrates and promotes the CeaseFire program through different activities and information-sharing sessions.
View the full schedule of activities or learn more on the CeaseFire website.
Read more about CeaseFire, a 2009 Angel Network grantee.
Camp can be an enriching, life-changing experience
“My favorite week of the year is when I leave work behind and volunteer as a counselor …”
That’s a quote from an Angel Network community member, one of several who have shared stories with us about being involved with different types of camps. (Read her complete story.)
These stories got us thinking: how has a camp made an impact on your life? Tell us your summer camp story!

India
A story from a member
I am one of the co-founders and directors of the Ashraya Initiative for Children, an organization that runs a home for street children in Pune, India.