peace education
March for Our Lives – WNY
Jefferson Ave at Glenwood Ave NY, United StatesWhat: A March for Peace, a Cry for Our Lives - a local March For Our Lives in solidarity with DC & marches nationwide. When & Where: Saturday, June 11th 2022, 10:30am-12pm. The community will meet on Jefferson at Glenwood, and proceed with solemn recognition down Jefferson Ave. toward the site of the Buffalo Massacre; then on […]
Buffalo Juneteenth 2022
Martin Luther King Jr. Park Fillmore Avenue and Best Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesJoin the WNYPC at the Buffalo Juneteenth Festival! Buffalo's Juneteenth Festival is back in the park! After 2 years online, we are coming together under the summer sun to enjoy each other's love, strength, and solidarity. Enjoy the parade, music, dancing, food, and more at MLK Park Saturday and Sunday, June 18th - 19th. Be sure […]
Camp Peaceprints 2022-Registration Now Closed!
S.S. Columba-Brigid Church 75 Hickory Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesANNOUNCING CAMP PEACEPRINTS 2022! JULY 18-29, M-F 10 AM - 3 PM SS. COLUMBA-BRIGID CHURCH, 75 HICKORY STREET, BUFFALO 14204 Our 2022 theme will be “Justice for All.” We will explore such questions as: What is Justice? What makes a person a citizen? What are our rights and responsibilities as citizens? How do we change laws […]
BTV Lantern Release for Jaylen Griffin
Buffalo Central Terminal 495 Paderewski Dr, Buffalo, NY, United StatesAugust 4th, 2022 will mark 2 years since the disappearance of Jaylen Griffin. Jaylen Griffin's mother is still in search of answers. She will stand with the support of community organizations & concerned citizens to keep the public aware that Jaylen is still missing. In an effort to Get Him Home, any tips or leads […]
Elmwood Festival of the Arts
Elmwood Ave between West Ferry & St. James, BuffaloStop by the WNY Peace Center's table* at this year's Elmwood Festival of the Arts! 2022 DATES Saturday, August 27th 10-6 6-8:30 After Hours Concert Sunday, August 28th 10-5 Shop – 170 World-class artists See – Four stages with music, dance and puppetry Participate – KidsFest has hands-on activities for all ages, in four big tents Eat – Food […]
Healing the Community: Family Fun Day
New Hope Baptist Church 2090 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY, United StatesHosted by New Hope Baptist Church and Confident Girl Mentoring, this community event is intended to promote youth and family wellness and togetherness in the midst of ongoing violence and the pandemic. In addition to a jump rope competition, there will be bounce houses, games, prices, and giveaways. Competitors can register here: https://form.jotform.com/CGMPINC/j4C2
June & Roger’s Annual Labor Day Sunday Gathering
Riverside Salem UCC Environmental Cottage 3449 West River Road, Grand Island, NY, United StatesDon't miss June & Roger's annual Labor Day Sunday gathering - with live music, food, and camaraderie! Due to COVID, to avoid crowding, they ask that you not bring a dish to share. If you've been exposed to COVID, please test and wear a mask. Please share - all are welcome.
Wellness Day @ WNYPC
WNY Peace Center 1272 Delaware Avenue (Carriage House), Buffalo, NY, United StatesJoin the WNY Peace Center for a FREE wellness day in our new space! Hosted by Tika Epps, Holistic Wellness Advocate. Meditation #SoundTherapy #TherapeuticMovement #NutritiousFood #Activities For access, text @WellnessDay to 716-907-7599
Camp Peaceprints – Week 1
WNY Peace Center 1272 Delaware Avenue (Carriage House), Buffalo, NY, United StatesREGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. If you would like to join a waiting list in case we have space open up, please send an email to assistant@wnypeace.org. Register here. CAMP PEACEPRINTS is a summer camp designed to introduce youth to social justice, while providing them with peaceful conflict resolution skills and exposure to a broader community. It is […]
Camp Peaceprints – Week 2
WNY Peace Center 1272 Delaware Avenue (Carriage House), Buffalo, NY, United StatesREGISTRATION NOW CLOSED. If you would like to join a waiting list in case we have space open up, please send an email to assistant@wnypeace.org. Register here. CAMP PEACEPRINTS is a summer camp designed to introduce youth to social justice, while providing them with peaceful conflict resolution skills and exposure to a broader community. It is […]
PANYS Book Talk: Green Card Soldier by Sofya Aptekar (Zoom)
Zoom Meeting NYJoin Peace Action New York State (PANYS) for an online discussion on military recruitment practices targeting low-income and immigrant youth and how to respond with sustainable options. Leading the discussion will be author Sofya Aptekar, an Associate Professor at CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies. She will be joined by Ramón Mejía, National Organizer for […]
WNYPC 56th Annual Dinner ft. Rima Vesely-Flad, PhD
McCoy Convention Center 653 Clinton St, Buffalo, NY, United StatesSOLD OUT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Join us to celebrate 56 years of the WNY Peace Center! Featuring Keynote Speaker, Rima Vesely-Flad, PhD, on The Dharma of Racial Justice: Contemplative Practices & Collective Liberation. SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM TO ORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW online or call 716-603-0015 to Reserve your tickets at the door! **NO TICKETS WILL […]
