Russell also co-founded RushCard, a pre-paid credit card that helps people with limited incomes to manage their money more effectively.
RushCard is pledging $50,000 to The Peacekeepers in Chicago for training residents to make peace in their neighborhoods.
Russell is also in Chicago to talk to high school students about non-violence and meditation.
Meet Russell at a Peacekeepers' event to recruit people for their peacekeeping training.
The event will be held 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Larry's Barber College, 10456 S. Halsted St., Chicago.
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