Chicago CRED
Civic and Social OrganizationsIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
Chicago CRED (Creating Real Economic Destiny) is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016 with support from the Emerson Collective and notable figures including Arne Duncan. Its approach focuses on reducing gun violence by connecting men at high risk of involvement in shootings to employment in the legal economy, aiming to provide wages that compete with earnings in the illicit economy. The organization operates within the civic and social sectors, aiming to transform pathways for individuals who are most likely to be victims or perpetrators of violence into stable, lawful work. Through its initiatives, Chicago CRED seeks to address violence through workforce reintegration and economic opportunity in the Chicago area. A notable development in recent years includes public recognition of its programmatic impact and collaborations with community partners.