https://www.rootedlegacyproject.org/home daily 1.0 2026-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6902a988c1417541c8486b62/a37dead7-c046-4eab-8601-84a7064487e0/RLP1.jpeg Home - Real, Dependable Change… We are trusted in Chicago because our work reflects the realities of these cities and the communities most impacted by violence. Our leadership and staff bring direct experience navigating both law enforcement systems and community based prevention efforts, allowing us to coordinate effectively with police departments, schools, community organizations, and local government partners. At RLP, we build trust through consistent presence, follow through on commitments, and respectful engagement with residents, outreach workers, and youth. Our programs are informed by trauma responsive practices, local data, and neighborhood level needs, and we deliver clear results that partners and municipalities can track. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6902a988c1417541c8486b62/09b3b32a-9e7e-40c2-bb7b-3dd8e4e6b49c/8177E3F1-5F02-4930-A7EC-2323383B05AA.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6902a988c1417541c8486b62/eaaca2d4-53bb-45e0-8838-a29fc6421e36/E0C59C3F-89DF-4B38-8AF1-40A650258DC4.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6902a988c1417541c8486b62/580c4143-a47d-49de-83ee-0ad57f7b00d2/EC5A8D13-CADF-42D6-8895-04C67D185E5E.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6902a988c1417541c8486b62/4649f565-991e-4db8-83b1-f9a2fb37e74b/MO.png Home - Meshay Owens Founder Ms. Owens is the Founder and President of Rooted Legacy Project, NFP, bringing a unique blend of retired Chicago Police Officer experience and community centered prevention leadership. She was also a Co-Founder of Urban Roots Alliance, NFP, where she formerly served as Vice President and Treasurer and played a key role in the organization’s formation, early operations, and long term sustainability. In this leadership capacity, she supported trauma informed, violence reduction, and prevention focused programming in high need communities and contributed directly to multiple awarded grants totaling nearly $2M, including Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Reimagine Public Safety Act (RPSA) and Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) violence prevention initiatives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6902a988c1417541c8486b62/7600eaf7-ca94-4236-9e1b-3285b68bf448/Screenshot+2026-01-24+at+9.44.41%E2%80%AFAM.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6902a988c1417541c8486b62/f53e45b2-f46e-4f77-990f-cbc59aceefda/Screenshot+2026-01-24+at+9.44.26%E2%80%AFAM.png Home https://www.rootedlegacyproject.org/contact daily 0.75 2025-12-31 https://www.rootedlegacyproject.org/join daily 0.75 2025-12-31 https://www.rootedlegacyproject.org/terms daily 0.75 2026-01-24