Mothers and Men Against Senseless Killings (MASK)

MASK’s history/mission: MASK was established in 2015 as a way to put eyes on the streets, interrupt violence and crime, and teach children to grow up as friends rather than enemies. A group of caring individuals in the community began to simply hang out on the block, cook food, and emanate love. Our presence was felt. People began to notice neighbors were watching out for each other, and it was contagious. Now this method of injecting good vibes in troubled areas is catching on in more communities. Our primary mission is to build stronger communities through a focus on violence prevention, food insecurity, and housing. Additionally, MASK partners to ensure that community members have access to necessary city services, opportunities for education & professional skills growth, and economic development. If you wish to donate money, please know we are a 501(c)3, EIN: 81-3209025, and donations are tax deductible. Your gift will be used directly in support of feeding our communities, summer programming, back to school drives, holiday events, and the Lot in Englewood, Chicago. MASK is currently working in the following Chicago neighborhoods: Englewood/Hyde Park/Lawndale.