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More than a decade of impact in more than 130 cities nationwide

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Bringing the right people together

We work directly with mayors and elected officials, city leaders, community partners, and young people. Our network brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, while centering the voices and experiences of young Black men and boys.

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IN THE NETWORK

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Mayors & Elected Officials

Senior leaders with the power to make decisions, allocate resources, and set the agenda on violence prevention and related issues

City Leads

Officials with a direct line of communication to their city’s mayor or city manager, who are focused on initiatives related to young Black men and boys and/or violence prevention

Young Leaders

Individuals aged 18 to 24 who have been directly affected by violence, and who are actively working to create a better future for young Black men and boys in their cities

Community Partners

Representatives of non-profit organizations, faith leaders, philanthropic partners, activists, grassroots organizations, educators, and more

Partner Cities

Over the past ten years, we’ve partnered with more than 130 cities to reimagine public safety and create safe, healthy, and hopeful communities. Find your city below, or contact us to start a conversation.

Our reach

130 Partner Cities

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340

Average number of Annual Convening participants

15

Custom public safety plans created

54

Young Leader Fellows

25

Community partners engaged

Our impact

The Change We Seek

Cities United supports partner cities in developing comprehensive plans to accomplish these measurable outcomes within three years. Success depends on the implementation and sustainability of the plan as outlined in our Roadmap to Safe, Healthy, and Hopeful Communities.