PeaceMaker Minnesota

10/09/2026

We have the privilege of awarding Safe School Initiatives grants to our two new Partner Schools - Laura MacArthur Elementary School in Duluth and Zumbrota-Mazeppa Schools! If your school would like to apply for funding, go to https://www.peacemakermn.org/safe-school-initiatives to learn more.

10/07/2026

Saturday was PeaceMaker Minnesota's Annual "Ride for Safer Schools". These bikers enjoyed a 42-mile bike ride in beautiful weather to support a good cause! Thank you to CBS Squared, Inc for sponsoring the ride and Kathy Bona for her Thrivent Action Team to sponsor lunch!

10/05/2026

The Kind World Foundation has graciously provided a $3,000 matching gift to support PeaceMaker's Endowment Fund for St. Paul. Would you like to invest in the future of St. Paul's schools? Consider contributing to this permanent resource, which provides sustainable funding to schools. Your donation will help us secure this matching gift. Please click the link below and designate your gift to the St. Paul Endowment Fund:

https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E109026&id=1

10/05/2026

Hurtful words may be a misdirected attempt to express a need. Reframe the moment, listen with curiosity and seek understanding.

10/02/2026

PeaceMaker Minnesota will be attending the International Non-Violence Day Celebration to honor the 157th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and his enduring legacy of peace, unity, and nonviolent resistance.

PeaceMaker will be part of the exhibition showcase featuring local organizations dedicated to peacebuilding, environmental action, and compassionate care for humans and animals. If you're planning to attend the event, please stop by and say hello!

09/30/2026

Welcome to our new Partner School, Greenvale Park Elementary of Northfield Public Schools! They are the recipients of one of our Safe School Initiatives Grants. To apply for a grant for your school's peacemaking activities, apply at peacemakermn.org/safe-school-initiatives

Greenvale Park Parent Teacher Organization

09/30/2026

It is the last few days to purchase raffle tickets to benefit PeaceMaker Minnesota. Please reach out if you'd like any!

Empower change in our community with the New Brighton Lions Club! Every $5 ticket purchased in their raffle fundraiser benefitting PeaceMaker Minnesota enters you into a drawing for Vikings tickets or cash prizes. Respond to this post to acquire tickets to help schools become safer places. Want to make an even greater impact? Indicate your interest in receiving a bundle to sell and help spread the word!

09/29/2026

The State of Minnesota's Combined Charities Campaign kicks off this year on Thursday, October 1. PeaceMaker has once again been named as a giving an option for State of Minnesota Employees.

If you or someone you know is a State of Minnesota Employee, please check out PeaceMaker or the other selected charities as a giving option for a payroll contribution. The funds we receive directly supports our work for bullying prevention and conflict resolution education in schools. Thank you for your support!

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State of Minnesota Combined Charities Campaign.

09/28/2026

A little acknowledgment goes a long way. Today, recognize three people and let them know their perspective matters. Who will you encourage?

09/25/2026

Join us for another round of Peaceful Pen sessions!

The Peaceful Pen is an eight-session writing course centered on peaceful communication. Each session combines short, guided writing prompts with straightforward, practical teaching on reflective listening to help you develop skills that make daily life smoother and strengthen your relationships.

September 28th — November 16th, Monday Evenings
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Mediation Center (1700 Highway 36 West, Suite 480, Roseville). Facilitators: Tobin Lay, Director of the Mediation Center, and Kyle Bartholomay, a longtime Peaceful Pen participant.

October 1st — November 19th, Thursday Evenings
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: PeaceMaker Minnesota office (2131 Fairview Avenue North, Roseville). Facilitator: Dan McNeil, PeaceMaker's Executive Director and a returning Peaceful Pen facilitator.

For more information, and to sign up for your FREE spot, visit our Eventbrite pages.

Monday nights: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peaceful-pen-monday-evenings-tickets-2002297241951?aff=oddtdtcreator
Thursday nights: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002297664214?aff=oddtdtcreator