Learn about ways you can help communities and refugees affected by the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

Rustin, a gay Black man, was the genius behind the 1964 March on Washington. You may not have heard of Bayard due to his name being on several FBI lists based on his sexuality, affiliation with the Communist party and history of advocacy. No matter what, Rustin refused to stop his fight for justice.

On August 20, Community Renewal Society is proud to be a sponsor of Blaqout & Relaxation and Worlds Perfectionist first Black Wall Street Back to School Giveaway. The event will be held at 2045-2055 W. 79th Street on Saturday, August 20 and will run from 2:00 PM Central Time while supplies last.

CRS mission centers on eradicating racism and inequities in our society. We condemn these murders and all acts of bigotry and biases that marginalize and harm others.

All 220 United States House Democrats, along with 47 Republicans, voted to approve legislation to protect the rights to same-sex and interracial marriage, in the Respect for Marriage Act which passed on July 19. Although 157 Republicans voted against it, this legislation is the most pro-LGBTQIA+ vote in Congressional history.

The Illinois name change ban is recognized as one of the most restrictive laws around legal name changes when compared to other states in the nation. The Illinois name change ban is discriminatory in nature, imposes harsh restrictions, and creates barriers for individuals who wish to change their name, in addition to the already long name change process.

In honor of the Empowering Communities for Public Safety Ordinance's first anniversary on July 21, ECPS supporting organizations took action on July 21 and July 22 by participating in a Phone Zap Action to Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Office where callers demanded accountability around the ECPS Interim Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability.

Some of you are familiar with the intelligent African tribe called the Maasai. These fearsome and mighty warriors have a tradition of greeting one another by asking: "Kasserian Ingera"...which means…"And how are the children?"

Over the past few years, Community Renewal Society member congregations worked, together with the Coalition to End Money Bond and the Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice, to eliminate the use of wealth-based pretrial incarceration in Illinois. The Pretrial Fairness Act (HB 3653) passed and was signed into law in February 22, 2021.

Over the weekend, many of us will gather with our faith communities in search of hope as we process the state of the world and the heaviness that we have each experienced in the past week and days. View our statement, guide for discussion, prayer, and join our virtual space for reflection.

Community Renewal Society, as a member of the Chicago Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago, share this statement condemning the mass shooting in Highland Park on July 4.

After 35 years of exercising my right to vote, this year, I supported voting by serving as an election worker.

On Wednesday, June 29, 2022 the Empowering Communities for Public Safety Coalition was awarded The Woods Fund of Chicago Power of Community Award at the Local Initiatives Support Corp.

“Pride began as a protest. The genesis of what is now a global celebration began with resistance and there is a demand of the same defiance for our system today. We need to stand, fight with, and protect our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters now.”

Through this primary election, we have the opportunity to lay the foundation for the upcoming political landscape that will determine core issues affecting economic justice, criminal justice reform, and rights and protections for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Racism and poverty systemically create inequitable disparities that cause generational harm. We seek to educate and eradicate those disparities. CRS has put together this list of resources.

CRS has signed on in support of the EQUAL Act. This legislation would end the disparity between crack and powder cocaine in sentencing.

Politics from the pulpit, encourage voter registration, promote important election dates, host a public education or voter registration event, and share social media posts or email newsletters from organizations like Community Renewal Society.

This year, CRS is excited to host a virtual screening of Free Renty on June 16. Additionally, check out our member congregations and other organizations Juneteenth events.

On the one hand, we must celebrate who we are and what we have accomplished. On the other hand, we must engage in work that expands opportunities for the world to be safer and kinder to all our children!