The citizen volunteer group that’s part of the ‘Peoria Don’t Shoot’ program is hoping to deter violence within the city. The Peoria Community Against Violence group is hosting ‘Peace Walks’ in areas where criminal activity is prevalent.
Krista Coleman is the Community Service Coordinator for the city’s Don’t Shoot initiative.
“Their goal is to simply let people know, neighbors and the community-at-large, that violence is not tolerated in Peoria. Violence has no place in a safe community. And those walking all feel that way and want others to know that as well.”
Coleman says there will also be efforts to reach out to residents to find out what’s needed in their neighborhoods. The first walk will take place Friday evening at 6. Participants are asked to meet at 5:45 at the East Bluff Community Center.
Peace Walk events:
1. August 29th: Meet at the East Bluff Community Center at 5:45 pm. Walk Nebraska, Wisconsin, McClure to Nebraska.
2. September 6th: Meet at the Logan Parking Lot at 5:45 pm. Walk Starr, Griswold, Lincoln, Western, back to Starr.
3. September 12th: Meet at the Morton Square Park at 5:45 pm. Walk Monroe, Spalding, NE Glendale, Caroline, NE Perry back to Morton Square Park.
4. September 20th: Meet at Columbia Park on McClure at 5:45 pm. Walk McClure to Sheridan, Gift, Bootz, Hanssler, Bigelow, and back to Columbia Park.
5. September 26th: Meet in front of Proctor Center at 5:45 pm. Walk Kettelle to South Madison Park Terrace, Millman, Warren, and back to Proctor Center.