Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced the expansion of the city's financial assistance program for gun violence victims. The program, which has benefited over 200 victims since 2022, will now cover 15 communities, up from the previous five. It provides $1,500 for funeral costs, $1,000 for basic needs such as medical and child care, and $1,000 for relocation expenses. Additionally, victims can receive up to $2,000. The expansion is part of a $10 million funding increase aimed at supporting victims and their families as summer gun violence ramps up. This is an extension of a pilot program.
The first weekend of summer brought a tragic yet familiar pattern for American cities wracked by gun violence as mass shootings left dozens dead or wounded at a party in Alabama, an entertainment district in Ohio and a grocery in Arkansas. https://t.co/dcRIJ7jaul
Mass shootings across the U.S. mark the first weekend of summer https://t.co/WQ3IldXm57 https://t.co/LT6SlzQAZN
Chaos erupted in multiple states across the U.S. this weekend, with at least five people killed and nearly 50 others hurt in mass shootings from Friday to Sunday. https://t.co/9Tgayc9nkJ
It was the second straight weekend that saw an outbreak of mass shootings across the U.S https://t.co/jS1ccpgUf3
The first weekend of summer brought a tragic yet familiar pattern for American cities wracked by gun violence. https://t.co/EAgbLicB2k
Chaos erupted in multiple states across the U.S. this weekend, with at least 5 people killed and nearly 50 others hurt in mass shootings from Friday to Sunday. https://t.co/L1mTWsROww
Mass shootings across the US mark the first weekend of summer https://t.co/kKsCcBhovk
Mass shootings across the US mar the first weekend of summer (from @AP) https://t.co/GIo1GoMpBQ
One weekend in America: Mass shootings leave 10 dead, 74 injured https://t.co/idjEVOPXyv https://t.co/RRXQ4uODUg
The Democratic mayor of a city that's been battling with gun violence announced he was expanding a program that offers money to victims. https://t.co/7KySPdCxCT
Chicago has a program where they pay you up to $2,000 if you’ve been shot, and if you die your family can get $1,500 in funeral costs. Offer only available in neighborhoods where getting shot is a common occurrence. https://t.co/HDyF2v4a9e
Chicago offers victims of gun violence money for funeral and burial expenses https://t.co/5VhBWfn3ke
Mayor Brandon Johnson will increase the scope of a pilot program that funds basic needs for victims of gun violence and their families, he announced Thursday as the latest update in his public safety plan ahead of the summer. https://t.co/gewlwLQgcj
Mayor Brandon Johnson announces $10 million expansion of funding for victims of gun violence and their grieving families. https://t.co/sSaeJ5UwLD
Chicago is so dangerous its progressive mayor has launched a new program to pay murder victims' families $1,500 towards funeral costs https://t.co/GftLaxlDqJ https://t.co/c7ByK4vPfH
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here's what is happening today. - Chicago to expand pilot that pays for homicide victims’ funerals - Could the Sky tank for Paige Bueckers? - Lollapalooza swaps headliners https://t.co/nr2EL1vUPH
Chicago to expand pilot that pays $1,500 for funerals of homicide victims, $1,000 stipends for survivors @byaliceyin https://t.co/WRo0VXchJt
The city has expanded resources for shooting victims as summer gun violence ramps up. https://t.co/SrKvYnJlaH https://t.co/C9F0NmqFaj
Chicago to expand pilot that pays $1,500 for funerals of homicide victims, $1,000 stipends for survivors https://t.co/LzNYbDjpvo
Chicago expanding program that pays gunshot victims to more areas of city https://t.co/dIBPgcmjr1
Chicago expanding financial assistance program for gun violence victims https://t.co/zHi6OANSzy https://t.co/ArNm9QCQM6
Mayor Brandon Johnson announces an expansion of the city’s fund for survivors of gun violence: $1500 for funeral costs, $1K for basic needs (medical, child care), $1K for relocation. Expanding from 5 to 15 communities. Over 200 victims have benefited since 2022 https://t.co/w4NoPtElCz
Chicago mayor announcing extension of financial assistance program for gun violence victims https://t.co/GOXDkO190F https://t.co/OazyEvPY0t