📊 Federal violence prevention funds are diverted to immigration enforcement, even though proven violence prevention & intervention strategies have led to historic declines in violence: www.thetrace.org/2025/11/viol... jasher.substack.com/p/perception...

💛 Kristin shares what she’s most grateful for about our community. This gratitude is the heart of our year-end theme: Radical Joy + Defiant Hope. ✨ On Giving Tuesday, Dec 2, stand with us to fuel peace, joy, and hope in DC: www.givelocaltogether.org/o/peace-for-

🎓✨ The DC Peace Academy Cohort 10 Graduation is here! Join us on Dec 16 at 11 AM at THEARC’s Black Box Theater as we celebrate the incredible achievements of our newest graduates & hear keynote remarks from national CVI leader and Peace For DC Board member Amber Goodwin: bit.ly/dcpa-c10

What does Peace4DC mean to us? As we reflect on the milestones of 2025, we’re naming the spirit that carries us forward: Radical Joy + Defiant Hope. This is the power of choosing joy & hope in the face of challenges. Join us in investing in peace, joy & hope for DC. bit.ly/givelocal-p4

🦃 Join us for a warm, welcoming Thanksgiving Community Meal this Saturday! 🍂 Free food, good vibes, and gratitude- right in the heart of the community. 📍Hechinger Mall, Bladensburg Rd & Benning Rd NE 🕚 11AM–2PM Let’s share the spirit of peace and togetherness. All are welcome!

🤩 #ThrowbackThursday to Spur Local’s annual Community Changemaker event! Peace For DC loved connecting with attendees and learning from so many inspiring organizations driving impact across our community.

🧶Wellness Wednesday Reminder: Be intentional about carving out time for self-reflection. Pause. Breathe. Take a break. Check in with yourself- listen to what your body is telling you. Ask the critical questions that help you grow and realign.

WOW: Peace4DC has reached 200 students thru the DC Peace Academy...and we’re just getting started! Your Giving Tuesday gift helps us grow healing-centered programs, elevate community voices, and build a safer DC. ❤️Be part of the movement.🔗 givelocaltogether.org/o/peace-for-

🎁✨ Holiday shopping made easy! ✨🎁 Have you started yet? Now’s the perfect time- use code WINTER4PEACE for 10% off ALL merch through the end of November! There’s something for everyone on your list. 🛍️ Shop now: www.bonfire.com/store/peace-...

📰Friday News Roundup! This week’s stories spotlight both the challenges and resilience in the fight against violence: www.motherjones.com/politics/202... www.thetrace.org/2025/11/stop... At Peace For DC, we know policy decisions and community power both shape the future of safety.

Peace For DC was proud to meet with Ironbound Community Corp. from Newark, NJ for a powerful community conversation. From DC to NJ, we’re building bridges, exchanging strategies, and deepening our collective commitment to safety and justice.

Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of our veterans. At Peace For DC, we believe peace is a lifelong pursuit. Many veterans continue that mission here at home- mentoring youth, building safer neighborhoods, and leading with integrity. To every veteran: thank you.

Congratulations to the Graduates! 🎓 Peace For DC was honored to work with the DC Office of the Attorney General, A Wider Circle, and Jubilee Jobs, serving as a partner and instructor for the first cohort of the Suited For Success program. Looking forward to cohort 2!

✨ #ThrowbackThursday to Peace On The Potomac- a night of joy, connection, and community power. We’re still feeling the love from our incredible village of supporters and partners who made it unforgettable. Missed it? Catch the magic in this short video and feel like you were right there with us 💫🎥

🧠Wellness Wednesdays Reminder: There is no wrong emotion. It’s not the feeling that’s the problem—it’s the behaviors that can follow when emotions and thoughts go unchecked. Pause. Reflect. Choose your next move with care. You deserve space to feel and tools to respond.

🔦 What really keeps D.C. safe? It’s not more police or prisons—it’s investing in what our communities actually need: housing, healing, jobs, and care. 📢 70% of D.C. residents agree: real safety starts with prevention, not punishment. Learn more and add your voice: realsafetydc.org/

🗞️🌎Friday News Roundup: We're highlighting the historic nationwide drop in gun violence covered by The Trace (bit.ly/gvhistoricdr) & the related statement by Urban Peace Institute & partners (bit.ly/cvipiconcern) regarding new changes to CVIPI grants that risk to undermine this progress.

Peace For DC is honored to be featured in the NFL Inspire Change’s annual Impact Report, which highlights the impact of Inspire Change grant partners and how the entire @NFL family is working together to create positive change. ---> Read the full report: bit.ly/inspirechang... #NFLInspireChange

📢 NEW CJCC Report- Reducing Juvenile Involvement in Violent Crimes: Perspectives From DC Youth, Families, And Community Members- lifts up the voices of those most impacted by the systems in our city. Their insights are urgent and powerful. Read the report here: bit.ly/cjcc-2025-yo...

🌟 Shoutout to the incredible team at Howard University Office of Corporate Relations! We’re deeply grateful for your unwavering support and belief in what’s possible when community and commitment come together. ❤️

MUST READ: Check out A Wider Circle's beautifully written blog post, highlighting the HEAL DC program: awidercircle.org/heal-dc-help... AWC has played a major role in the success of the HEAL participants and continues to do so!

⏳ Last chance! Auction closes Oct 23, 8AM est. Bid now to support Peace For DC & win big! 🔗 BID HERE: givebutter.com/c/party4dcpe...

Auction’s heating up! 🔥 Bid now to support Peace For DC & win amazing items. Ends Oct 23, 8AM est! 🔗 BID HERE: givebutter.com/c/party4dcpe...

🧡 Your voice matters, and your presence does too. Join us for Kaiser Permanente's Community Safety Convening: 📍 The Center for Total Health 🕣 November 12, 2025, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 📫 700 2nd Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 🔗 RSVP now: bit.ly/voices4safet

🎉TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! Peace On The Potomac is this evening! If you didn’t snag a ticket, you can still be part of the magic… 🛍️ Our silent auction is OPEN to everyone- no ticket required! Bid on amazing items & support community-led peace: 👉 givebutter.com/c/party4dcpe...

Auction is LIVE! 🎉 Bid now on art, giftcards, DC United gear & more. Support Peace For DC from anywhere. 🔗BID HERE: givebutter.com/c/party4dcpe...

💜 We Stand Against Domestic Violence 💜 At Peace For DC, we believe in a future where everyone lives free from fear and harm—where respect, safety, and healing are the foundation of every relationship. #DVAM

Auction countdown! 🎉 Bid on art, theater, signed gear & more — all supporting Peace For DC. Online access for all! Bidding Opens Oct 18 @8AM est. Register NOW: givebutter.com/c/party4dcpe...

Welcome, Laticia Taylor! Peace For DC is thrilled to welcome Laticia as our new Communications Volunteer! Laticia has deep expertise in brand strategy, storytelling, and digital engagement, and we’re so grateful for her. ❤️

Silent auction alert! ⚽🎨 Bid on a DC United–signed soccer ball, custom henna, art & more — all supporting Peace For DC. Online & in-person access. Register NOW: givebutter.com/c/party4dcpe...

Peace For DC welcomes Keisha Jones- HEAL DC Social Worker! Keisha is a trauma-informed clinician w/10+ yrs of experience supporting youth & adults thru housing instability, mental health challenges & systemic barriers. Her practice is rooted in equity, empowerment & healing-centered care. Welcome!

🚨ONE WEEK AWAY!🚨 Peace On The Potomac is almost here & tickets are flying! 🗓️ Monday, Oct 20 | 🕕 6–8 PM 📍 La Vie, SW Wharf, Washington, DC 🎟️ Get your ticket now: givebutter.com/c/party4dcpe... 👀 silent auction sneak peeks coming soon! Tag your crew. Come celebrate the power of peace.

"🎉 It’s DAF Day 2025—a nationwide celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds. 🧡 When you make a DAF gift to Peace For DC today, you’re helping us bring hope, healing, and transformation to DC communities. 👉 Give now: givebutter.com/p4dc #DAFDay2025

DC OAG’s Suited for Success (Employment Program) Referral Process is OPEN Oct 6-17! Referrals will be accepted from CBOs, CVI orgs, non-profit orgs, & criminal justice agencies. Check out the guidelines in the graphic & follow the link: app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0199a... Questions: [email protected]

📢 We're thrilled to announce a powerful lineup of Peacemakers whom we will be honoring on Oct 20th. Find out who and get your ticket: givebutter.com/c/party4dcpe... This is a celebration of community-led transformation and the people who make it possible. Have you reserved your spot yet?

🎓✨#Throwback to an unforgettable #HEALDC Graduation! www.instagram.com/reel/DPTsk-i... We celebrated resilience, growth & healing as our amazing participants completed this transformative journey. Thanks to all who made this possible. Here’s to continued strength and brighter futures ahead!

🗞️🚨Friday News Roundup 🚨🗞️Check out strategies that are working to build safer communities: 1️⃣ NY’s threat assessment program: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/27/n... 2️⃣ Why's Newark crime plummeting: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/n... 3️⃣ What's happening Baltimore: www.thetrace.org/2025/09/bran...

💜#WellnessWednesdays💜 You don’t have to heal alone. Reach out—therapist, life coach, AA/NA, recovery counselor, or faith leader. Support is strength. 🟣October is #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth. Need help? Call DC’s Victim Hotline: 1-844-443-5732. dccadv.org/resources-fo... #DVAM2025 #YouAreNotAlone

🌀 CVI Wellness Day is here — a space for CVI professionals, healthcare leaders & CBOs to recharge, reflect & reconnect. 🎟️ Pre-register recommended. Walk-ins welcome with on-site registration. www.eventbrite.com/e/hustle-tic... Let’s heal forward.💚 #CVIWellnessDay #KaizenHustle #HealtheHealers