MT. VERNON BAPTIST CHURCH HOSTS PRAYER BREAKFAST IN RESPONSE TO GROWING VIOLENCE

Pastor Johnny Miller endorses the 100 Blocks & 100 Churches Initiative to battle crime & violence and urges everyone to get involved. (Photo by Walter Tidwell)

CAPS Director Ron Holt addresses the Mt. Vernon Prayer Breakfast regarding the City’s strategy to prevent violence this summer. (Photo by Walter Tidwell)

Ald. Robert Fioretti expresses his views regarding the City’s strategy against gang violence. (Photo by Walter Tidwell)

Rev. Johnny L. Miller welcomes new Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, 11th District Commander Eric Washington, and Alderman Robert Fioretti to a prayer breakfast at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church promoting the 100 Blocks & 100 Churches Initiative. (Photo by Walter Tidwell)

Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy addresses the Mt. Vernon Prayer Breakfast about citizen-police cooperation in preventing violence. (Photo by Walter Tidwell)

Commander Washington & Superintendent McCarthy confer at the Prayer Breakfast for 100 Blocks & 100 Churches. (Photo by Walter Tidwell)