RICHMOND PEACE EDUCATION CENTER

?? We are excited to announce a special send-off celebration for our Executive Director, Colonel Pratt, who will be concluding his role on July 31, 2024. This is an opportunity to reflect on all his contributions while we also discuss an important transition for the Richmond Peace Education Center. Effective August 1, 2024, the Richmond Peace Education Center will be transitioning to an all-volunteer organizational model, offering exciting new opportunities for community engagement and collaboration. ?? Date: 8/8/24 ?? Time: 6:30 PM ?? Location: 210 Ross Road, Richmond, VA 23229 We would love for everyone to consider participating in a potluck. If you wish to bring a dish to share — be it an appetizer, side, dessert, or main course — it would greatly enrich our gathering. However, please know that bringing food is completely optional; what matters most is your presence and participation in celebrating both Colonel and our organization's new direction. Let’s unite to express our gratitude and send Colonel off with warm wishes as we embark on this new journey together! ?? (For the full announcement, visit www.rpec.org/transition)

We are already preparing for the 2024 Peace Festival on Saturday 9/21, and we need YOU! There are all sorts of ways you can contribute, so make sure you follow the link below to the signup on VolunteerMatch right away! https://rebrand.ly/2024PFV #RVA #RPEC #RVAPeaceFestival #Community #Volunteer

RPEC will always oppose the use of violence, but especially as a response to peaceful protest like the one that was held at VCU last night (4/29/24). We want to share our statement supporting the VCU students and neighbors who stood with the Students for Justice in Palestine in peaceful protest demanding that VCU take meaningful steps in support of a ceasefire in Palestine. For a larger version that is easier to read, you can view the statement on our website at https://lnkd.in/eDrU2Rts We welcome feedback and dialogue and hope that you will join us in support of a ceasefire in Palestine. #RVA #peacefulprotest #ceasefire #peaceforpalestine

Don't miss the Generation Dream 15 Live Stream! https://lnkd.in/ekRDrgW7

This empty stage will come alive with sights and sounds that will move and inspire you! The Richmond Peace Education Center is proud to be a partner with Drums No Guns Foundation to present Generation Dream 15 Join us at: Martin Luther King Middle School 1000 Mosby St, Richmond, VA 23223 Tomorrow, 2/29/2024 from 6 PM to 8PM You don't want to miss it! #Community #Youth #Inspiration #RVA #RPEC

Get involved and help make Generation Dream 15 a success! There are several opportunities to lend a hand. See the links below to sign up: Auditorium Usher - rebrand.ly/gendreamusher1 Backstage Runner - rebrand.ly/gendreamrunner Greeters - rebrand.ly/gendreamgreeter Lobby Usher - rebrand.ly/gendreamusher2 Stage Manager - rebrand.ly/gendreamstage Sign up today to be a part of this incredible event that will highlight the talent of inspired young community members who believe in promoting the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. #DrKing #Volunteer #Community #youthvoice #RVA #RPEC

Tomorrow is the big day, and we are excited to hear the inspiring words of our guest speaker, Dr. Mainlehwon Vonhm, and enjoy the soothing sounds of the harp brought to us by a special student from GreenSpring International Academy of Music! If that wasn't exciting enough, we are thrilled to announce that we will be streaming the event live on our Facebook page (facebook.com/RPEC.ORG) and on our YouTube Channel (https://lnkd.in/eK9mqBRQ)! If you can't join us in person, make sure you tune in. You can join the stream at 6 PM and enjoy the beautiful sounds of the harp if you like, or you can tune in around 7 PM to hear an update on the Peace Center leading up to our guest speaker Dr. Mainlehwon Vonhm. Whether you are in person or online, we hope you will join us! #Community #Peace #RVA #RPEC

Drums No Guns and the Richmond Peace Richmond Peace Education Center ? are excited to be partners for the Generation Dream 15 Showcase, where young artists share what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of equity, representation, and education means to them and their community. Through Generation Dream, talented youth from throughout central Virginia, along with supporting adult artists, perform original poems, music, and dance pieces. The goal of Generation Dream is to amplify the creative voices of young people to inspire members of our community to continue to build toward an equitable future. In addition, this event serves as an empowering experience for youth participants. Performers will consider contemporary issues of racial justice, islamophobia, and cycles of violence, as well as honoring some of the heroes of the long fight for social justice. Many of the pieces are original, inspired by the personal experiences of the performers. So join us on 2/29/24 from 6 PM - 8 PM at MLK Middle School!

We are excited about our upcoming Member and Community Appreciation Dinner (details here: https://lnkd.in/eHVDUQwa), and we know that volunteers are an important part of what will make it a success! If you have 1-2 hours to give on 2/23/24, please sign up to volunteer right away. The details for each role can be found at the following links: Setup - rebrand.ly/mdsetup Food Service - rebrand.ly/mdserve Clean Up - rebrand.ly/mdclean Whether you are a guest, volunteer, or both, we hope to see you there! #Volunteer #Community #RVA #RPEC