Day of Peace: February 11, 2012

Join Project Peace for the first 2012 Day of Peace!


Berkeley Site:

Volunteers will be working with staff at Buliding Opportunities for Self Sufficiency (aka B.O.S.S.) to help build shelves, maintain the garden, organize resources, and help prepare the property for a major infrastructure project.  B.O.S.S. provides comprehensive services that help homeless families and individuals move from homelessness to homes with improved skills and knowledge of resources so they can stay healthy and housed.  Limited space available at this site.  View Map

Oakland Site:

Volunteers will be working alongside longtime community partner Claremont Middle School in North Oakland to help the PTA and staff there on grounds improvements, helping classroom teachers, as well as general maintenance.  Project Peace's volunteers have made a significant impact to the campus at Claremont over the years and our ability to serve there greatly bolsters the work of both staff and the PTA.  View Map


When: Satruday, February 11, 2012
Where: B.O.S.S. & Claremont Middle School
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Register for the Day of Peace!


Snacks and drinks will be provided. Be sure to wear work clothes and comfortable shoes! 

 

NOTE: There will be no childcare provided for this event. However, mobile, supervised children are welcome to participate at all sites. 

A Day of Peace is a coordinated effort by Project Peace East Bay to bring together local faith-based groups, non-profit organizations, and East Bay social service providers in order to promote the common good of our East Bay communities through quarterly volunteer service opportunities.  Project Peace's hope is that through these partnerships our local East Bay communities will become more environmentally, economically and socially sustainable.  A Day of Peace is an opportunity for people from very different backgrounds to come together simply to love and serve our shared community. Whether you are a friend, neighbor, colleague, someone who cares very deeply about the agency that is being served, or someone who just wants to make new friends, the Day of Peace is a great place for you to get connected into working towards more sustainable communities.

 

Project Peace T-Shirts 

Be sure to purchase a Project Peace T-Shirt! Featuring Project Peace's logo on front and the Day of Peace logo on back.  Shirt are made by American Apparel and are available in both men's and women's styles and sizes. Shirts are $15 and can be purchased here. Be sure to add your size/style in the comments section of the checkout. 


 

Project Peace Speakers Series: Modern Day Slavery

Last January Project Peace hosted its first annual speakers series featuring Joel Salatin to a sold out crowd of over 700.  It was an incredibly successful evening that we hope to duplicate April 20, 2012. The topic for the 2012 speakers series will highlight the issue of Modern Day Slavery.  Plans are taking shape and we hope you will be able to join us as we hear how we can help combat this issue in the East Bay.  

For a great overview of the issue of Modern Day Slavery check out CNN's Freedom Project.

To see how one family is making a difference in Oakland's San Antonio district  click here.


Get Involved

Volunteers helping at Claremont Middle SchoolLooking for a way you can get involved? Small groups of between 8-12 people volunteer regularly in the opportunities that are listed on our Community Partners page.

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Day of Peace workThe first official Day of Peace was on September 8, 2007. Over 50 volunteers served the Chaparral House in Berkeley and Claremont Middle School in Oakland. View Photos

An Evening With Joel Salatin

 

Joel Salatin, a third-generation alternative farmer in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, joined us in Berkeley to discuss symbiotic farming, local food, and the ethical and spiritual thread that “connects the field to the plate.” Joel’s family farm, Polyface Farm, is an innovative model of community-supported agriculture that seeks to develop emotionally, economically, and environmentally sustainable agricultural enterprises. Joel and his farm are featured in the movies Fresh and Food Inc, and in Michael Pollan’s book The Omnivore's Dilemma.

If you were unable to join us for the event the discussion is posted here-
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Through ticket sales for this event Project Peace was able to donate $2,500 to both People's Grocery and Oakland Food Connection.  Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets to made this donation possible.