Mission
CLEVELAND PEACEMAKERS, INC. IS DEDICATED TO SAVING LIVES AND CREATING SAFER COMMUNITIES BY DIRECTLY ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE AT THE HIGHEST RISK OF GUN VIOLENCE. WE OFFER COURT ADVOCACY, HOSPITAL-BASED INTERVENTIONS, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, WHILE DEPLOYING CREDIBLE MESSENGERS TO MEDIATE CONFLICTS, RESPOND TO CRISES, AND GUIDE YOUTH TOWARDS CRITICAL RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE LONG-TERM STABILITY AND A BRIGHTER FUTURE. CLEVELAND PEACEMAKERS ALLIANCE BECAME AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024, FOLLOWING THE TERMINATION OF ITS PRIOR AFFILIATION WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF NORTHEAST OHIO. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE OF COMMUNITY-BASED PEACEBUILDING, VIOLENCE PREVENTION, AND YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS.