2026-04-15T16:19:07Z 2026-02-28 990EZ 2025-03-01 920287232 CHICAGO COMMUNITY CONNECTORS & VIOLENCE INTERRUPTERS CHIC 8479625602 1400 SUNSET AVE Suite2 WAUKEGAN IL 600874806 Kim Scardina CEO 8479625602 2026-04-15 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X www.triplecsnfp.org X X 158696 158696 158696 55047 8092 51520 9919 0 124578 34118 312 34430 312 34430 312 34430 312 34430 The organization conducted community-based outreach and education efforts aimed at reducing violence and promoting public safety. Trained outreach workers and peer mentors engaged residents in high-risk neighborhoods, mediated conflicts, and connected individuals to social services, employment resources, and trauma support. The program hosted more than 150 community events and workshops, directly reaching over 2,000 individuals. These efforts contributed to improved community engagement, stronger neighborhood networks, and measurable reductions in violent incidents within target areas. The organization provided preventative health education, screenings, and wellness services to underserved populations.250 community members served 35000 47225 The organization operated a community-based program to reduce gun violence and retaliation through intervention, mentorship, and conflict mediation. Trained violence interrupters and mentors engaged over 600 high-risk individuals, conducted more than 350 mediations, and facilitated 120 outreach events promoting nonviolence. The program decreased retaliatory incidents and improved community trust and safety in targeted neighborhoods. 25605 37830 The organization conducted community-based outreach and education efforts aimed at reducing violence and promoting public safety. Trained outreach workers and peer mentors engaged residents in high-risk neighborhoods, mediated conflicts, and connected individuals to social services, employment resources, and trauma support. The program hosted more than 150 community events and workshops, directly reaching over 2,000 individuals. These efforts contributed to improved community engagement, stronger neighborhood networks, and measurable reductions in violent incidents within target areas. 27591 39816 124871 Kim Scardina ExecutiveDirector 40.00 15909 Vanessa Rojas HumanResources 20.00 7393 Bryant Martin ProgramDirector 40.00 11367 false false false false false false false false IL Kim Scardina 1400 sunset suite2 Waukegan IL 60087 8479625602 false false false false false false false false false false false false NONE 0 NONE 0 true X 0 0 0 0 197150 197150 0 0 0 0 197150 197150 197150 197150 X 1.00000 0.00000 Part II, Line 10 The organization did not receive any in-kind contributions of more than nominal value during the year. Part II, Line 17a The organization did not provide any goods, services, or facilities to any disqualified persons during the year. Part III, Line 12 The organization did not liquidate, terminate, or significantly reduce any of its programs during the tax year. Part IV, Section A, Lines 16 he organizations primary programs include the Violence Interrupter Mentor Program and the Community Outreach and Violence Prevention Initiative. These programs reduce violence through mediation, mentorship, and outreach. Over 2,000 residents were reached and 600 high-risk individuals received direct intervention and mentoring. Staff also facilitated conflict resolution in neighborhoods impacted by violence, connecting participants to employment, education, and social support. Part IV, Section B, Lines 1 & 2 The organization has a written conflict of interest policy, whistleblower policy, and document retention policy. Board members are required to disclose potential conflicts annually. Part V, Line 1 The organization operated as a publicly supported 501(c)(3) public charity, meeting the requirements under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED