We Don't Just
Reduce Violence,
We Bridge Gaps and
Create hope
Bridging the Gap aims to work alongside Chicago's most vulnerable people through providing resources, mentorship and life coaching, and builds opportunities to create a safer and more sustainable future.
Bridging the Gap
We aim to reach high-risk individuals through street outreach, mentorship, life coaching and connection to resources to provide a more stable and secure future for our communities.
Bridging gaps.
Bridging the Gap is a grassroots violence intervention program that walks alongside people in Chicago facing trauma, daily risk, mental health issues, economic, and family instability.
Led by those with lived experience, we build trust where systems have failed—offering real support, mentorship, and a path forward. Our work interrupts cycles of violence by meeting people where they are and helping them imagine what’s possible.
Every relationship we build is a step toward safer streets, stronger futures, and a city where every person has a chance to thrive.
Empowering Communities.
Our Values
Violence Is Preventable
We engage communities before violence occurs, providing mentorship, mediation, and meaningful connections at the critical moments when support can change the trajectory of their lives.
Healing Communities by Empowering Individuals
We build strong futures by investing in our communities. When young people have constant support, entire communities benefit by becoming safer, stronger, and more resilient.
Thriving > Surviving
We advocate for systems and support services that do more than keep people alive–they provide tools, open doors, and inspire purpose, giving them something to live for.
Local Solutions for Lasting Change
We partner with local leaders and invest in homegrown solutions to drive lasting change, building resilient communities that thrive today and for generations to come.
Our
Approach
Bridging the Gap is a community violence intervention (CVI) program serving the Humboldt Park and Northwest Chicago communities.
We engage young men and women at highest risk through trusted mentorship, trauma-informed care, and crisis response—working to prevent violence and create safer, more stable communities.
Service Area
Humboldt Park
Chicago, Illinois
2025 has seen historical declines in shootings and homicides in the city of Chicago with Humboldt Park showing a 32% decline in fatal and non fatal shootings this year as compared to last year at this time.
Chicago Violence Reduction Dashboard
Bridging the Gap seeks to serve Humboldt Park, which is a predominantly latino neighborhood (52%) with 23.5% between the ages of 20-34 years.
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning
Services we offer include street outreach, life coaching, and connections to external resources to help our community thrive.
Partner With Purpose
Every day, Chicago's young men and women face dangers most of us can’t imagine. Your donation to Bridging the Gap is more than just monetary support—it’s a lifeline. It funds trusted mentors, mental health support services, and provides opportunities that transform the trajectory of lives. Together, we can break the cycle of violence and create safer communities.
Contact us for more information about sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
Corporate Sponsorships
Make a difference in Chicago. Partner with Bridging the Gap to reduce violence and strengthen communities. Your donation builds hope and creates a safer future for our people and our city.
Organizational Partnerships
Partner with purpose. Together, let’s make our neighborhoods safer by preventing violence, empowering communities, and creating opportunities that build lasting change.
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