Ignite Peace (formerly Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center) educates and advocates for peace, challenges unjust systems, and promotes the creation of a nonviolent society.
Ignite Peace brings unique educational opportunities to the classroom with our interactive presentations, docuseries screenings, and other adaptable and engaging curriculum. If you’re a teacher or student, contact us to bring a presentation or workshop to your school. We are excited to raise awareness, literacy, and understanding of important issues of criminal justice and immigration justice among young people in our community.
Pictured: Students from Xavier University’s Alternative Breaks participating in our interactive Immigration 101 presentation.
Ignite Peace was founded by five congregations of Sisters with a call for justice. We know that for many, moral convictions are tied deeply to faith and move them to work for peace and justice. We work with people of all faiths to provide education on justice issues and ways to take action. Whether you are clergy or a lay person, we encourage you to connect your community with Ignite Peace. Talk to us about hosting an educational event for your membership or ways to take action as a group for systemic change.
Pictured: Members of Our Lady of Divine Providence viewing and discussing the Race and Racism in Cincinnati Docuseries.
We know that there is power to be found in connecting with others and sharing knowledge and resources. Our workshops can be tailored to your staff or volunteers for professional development, to deepen your understanding of an issue, or to prepare your group to take strategic nonviolent action.
We also work in coalition and solidarity with many organizations including advocacy groups and direct service providers to achieve our shared goals. We are proud to be a part of the No Death Penalty Ohio coalition and to facilitate the Immigrant Dignity Coalition. If you are part of an organization whose mission aligns with peace and justice, reach out to see how we can work together.
Pictured: Members of the NoDeathPenaltyOH coalition attending proponent testimony at the Ohio Statehouse, advocating for death penalty abolition.
From being a pen pal, to organizing a letter writing campaign, to setting up an educational presentation, to joining protests, or engaging in dialogue with leaders and fellow community members, individuals have the power to create change. Nonviolence creates space for everyone to take part in the movement toward justice. Check out our upcoming events page to get involved in one of our policy campaigns, join a community event, or sign up for a nonviolence training.
Pictured: Former youth leader, Alex, leading an immigration rally to save the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
The United States is projected to spend over 1 trillion on the military by 2034. Some of that money comes from our tax dollars. How do we resist spending our tax dollars on war? Where can we put those dollars instead? Learn from representatives of the National War Tax Resistance Committee, Chrissy Kirchhoefer, and the M.K. Gandhi Institute, Kit Miller.
Potluck Dinner: Bring a dish to share.
RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7KTlyZq8wYKlI-fFXS9s7LD5pFwHtgEyD2Xj3MYQNvXjuAQ/viewform
#peace #nonviolence #justice #cincinnati #ignitepeace #peacepotluck
The United States is projected to spend over 1 trillion on the military by 2034. Some of that money comes from our tax dollars. How do we resist spending our tax dollars on war? Where can we put those dollars instead? Learn from representatives of the National War Tax Resistance Committee, Chrissy Kirchhoefer, and the M.K. Gandhi Institute, Kit Miller.
Potluck Dinner: Bring a dish to share.
RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7KTlyZq8wYKlI-fFXS9s7LD5pFwHtgEyD2Xj3MYQNvXjuAQ/viewform
#peace #nonviolence #justice #cincinnati #ignitepeace #peacepotluck
Join Ignite Peace staff and fellow community members to decompress from the inauguration. We will provide journal prompts and a space to contemplate the roles you can take individually and work we can do collectively to seek justice and build solidarity and community this year.
Inauguration Day: Decompression and Community
Monday, January 20
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Peaslee Neighborhood Center
215 E 14th St
#inauguration #peace #nonviolence #cincinnati #community #justice #belovedcommunity
Join Ignite Peace staff and fellow community members to decompress from the inauguration. We will provide journal prompts and a space to contemplate the roles you can take individually and work we can do collectively to seek justice and build solidarity and community this year.
Inauguration Day: Decompression and Community
Monday, January 20
5:30 - 6:30 PM
Peaslee Neighborhood Center
215 E 14th St
#inauguration #peace #nonviolence #cincinnati #community #justice #belovedcommunity
Next week we are offering the first session of Pace e Bene`s Engaging Nonviolence training. "Understanding Nonviolence: Unpacking Violence," will help participants understand the spectrum of violence, gain a working knowledge of the five dimensions of nonviolence, practice the Two Hands of Nonviolence and discuss Dr. King’s vision of a Beloved Community. Join us!
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
6:00-8:00PM
@ Ignite Peace Office inside the Peaslee Neighborhood Center
Registration required (link in bio)
Cost is $25.00, free for students, discounted tickets available if price is a barrier to attending.
Next week we are offering the first session of Pace e Bene`s Engaging Nonviolence training. "Understanding Nonviolence: Unpacking Violence," will help participants understand the spectrum of violence, gain a working knowledge of the five dimensions of nonviolence, practice the Two Hands of Nonviolence and discuss Dr. King’s vision of a Beloved Community. Join us!
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
6:00-8:00PM
@ Ignite Peace Office inside the Peaslee Neighborhood Center
Registration required (link in bio)
Cost is $25.00, free for students, discounted tickets available if price is a barrier to attending.
Earlier this month, participants at The Holly Jolly Jamboree signed a giant holiday card wishing "Warmth & Welcome this Holiday Season" to the immigrant and refugee community. The card was displayed at the December Immigrant Dignity Coalition meeting and will continue to be shared as a message of hope and peace.
Earlier this month, participants at The Holly Jolly Jamboree signed a giant holiday card wishing "Warmth & Welcome this Holiday Season" to the immigrant and refugee community. The card was displayed at the December Immigrant Dignity Coalition meeting and will continue to be shared as a message of hope and peace.
We are so excited to offer four unique Engaging Nonviolence training sessions in 2025!
This programming comes from a collaboration with Pace e Bene. We will be offering public in-person sessions beginning in January 2025, with more dates to be added later in the year. We will also offer private sessions for groups or communities who would like to go through the trainings together.
More details can be found on the link in our bio.
#ignitepeace #engagingnonviolence #nonviolence #peace #justice #cincinnati
We are so excited to offer four unique Engaging Nonviolence training sessions in 2025!
This programming comes from a collaboration with Pace e Bene. We will be offering public in-person sessions beginning in January 2025, with more dates to be added later in the year. We will also offer private sessions for groups or communities who would like to go through the trainings together.
More details can be found on the link in our bio.
#ignitepeace #engagingnonviolence #nonviolence #peace #justice #cincinnati
We are nearly halfway to our $25,000 goal! Can you help us get there before the end of year?
give.ignitepeace.org/2024
We know that the world we want to live in is ahead of us. A world where we: end the death penalty, welcome immigrants, live nonviolently, and dismantle systemic racism
At Ignite Peace, we believe that this vision is achievable—but only if we expand our movement. Your gift will help us expand our reach and impact in 2025.
#ignitepeace #cincinnati #criminaljustice #immigrationjustice #peace #justice #nonviolence
We are nearly halfway to our $25,000 goal! Can you help us get there before the end of year?
give.ignitepeace.org/2024
We know that the world we want to live in is ahead of us. A world where we: end the death penalty, welcome immigrants, live nonviolently, and dismantle systemic racism
At Ignite Peace, we believe that this vision is achievable—but only if we expand our movement. Your gift will help us expand our reach and impact in 2025.
#ignitepeace #cincinnati #criminaljustice #immigrationjustice #peace #justice #nonviolence
Last month 200 people from across Greater Cincinnati gathered for the Immigrant Dignity Coalition monthly meeting. Our next meeting is Wednesday, December 18th. We hope you`ll join us!
https://ignitepeace.org/event/immigrant-dignity-coalition-7/
#immigration #peace #justice #cincinnati #ignitepeace #protectimmigrants
Last month 200 people from across Greater Cincinnati gathered for the Immigrant Dignity Coalition monthly meeting. Our next meeting is Wednesday, December 18th. We hope you`ll join us!
https://ignitepeace.org/event/immigrant-dignity-coalition-7/
#immigration #peace #justice #cincinnati #ignitepeace #protectimmigrants
Join us in calling for President Biden to #commutetherow.
Today is #GivingTuesday! You can give the gift of peace by making a gift to Ignite Peace in someone`s honor. Who will you inspire?
give.ignitepeace.org/2024
#peace #justice #cincinnati #ignitepeace #hope #happyholidays
Today is #GivingTuesday! You can give the gift of peace by making a gift to Ignite Peace in someone`s honor. Who will you inspire?
give.ignitepeace.org/2024
#peace #justice #cincinnati #ignitepeace #hope #happyholidays
The Ohio Senate Judiciary Committee will hear All Party Testimony on SB 101 THIS WEDNESDAY. Join us in Columbus at the Statehouse!
RSVP:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfU-YWzoZoud-r1-16GRxNOZ7FzbfTlWhq7pUMPW-Rp653efg/viewform
The Ohio Senate Judiciary Committee will hear All Party Testimony on SB 101 THIS WEDNESDAY. Join us in Columbus at the Statehouse!
RSVP:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfU-YWzoZoud-r1-16GRxNOZ7FzbfTlWhq7pUMPW-Rp653efg/viewform
Drop in to the Ignite Peace Office on Monday, December 16, to sign holiday cards for people on death row and life without parole sentences. Your message is an important reminder of connection and hope during the holiday season. Light refreshments provided - stay to enjoy good company and cheer, feel free to bring something to share.
https://ignitepeace.org/event/holiday-card-signing-2/
#nodeathpenaltyoh #deathpenalty #criminaljustice #cincinnati #peace #justice #IgnitePeace
Drop in to the Ignite Peace Office on Monday, December 16, to sign holiday cards for people on death row and life without parole sentences. Your message is an important reminder of connection and hope during the holiday season. Light refreshments provided - stay to enjoy good company and cheer, feel free to bring something to share.
https://ignitepeace.org/event/holiday-card-signing-2/
#nodeathpenaltyoh #deathpenalty #criminaljustice #cincinnati #peace #justice #IgnitePeace
Yesterday 200 people attended the Immigrant Dignity Coalition Community Meeting in person and on Zoom. We shared stories, networked, and formed rapid response teams. One thing is clear: no matter what comes our way, we`ll be ready. We protect each other.
Yesterday 200 people attended the Immigrant Dignity Coalition Community Meeting in person and on Zoom. We shared stories, networked, and formed rapid response teams. One thing is clear: no matter what comes our way, we`ll be ready. We protect each other.
February 1, 2024
Ohio legislators, Stewart and Plummer, and Attorney General Yost are supporting new legislation to make nitrogen hypoxia available in Ohio. Let lawmakers know Ohioans will not accept this method of execution.
January 24, 2024
Submit your nominations for our 2024 Ignite Peace Awards!
July 10, 2023
After much anticipation and a lot of hard work, we are excited to reintroduce ourselves with our new organizational name…
December 18, 2024
Utilizing the expertise and resources shared by Pace e Bene, we have created and are excited to offer our own Engaging Nonviolence program consisting of four unique sessions.
