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 youβre 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 Universityβs 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.Β
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).
Show up on Tuesday at the Butler County Commissioners meeting to pack the room and show that the wider community wants ICE out of Butler County!
Show up on Tuesday at the Butler County Commissioners meeting to pack the room and show that the wider community wants ICE out of Butler County!
We are so proud to be in partnership with the newly-formed grassroots group, Butler County for Immigrant Justice. They`ve been going to the Butler County Commissioners meetings every week for months to speak out against their 287(g) contract and were recently awarded the Peace & Justice Award from Oxford Citizens for Peace and Justice (OCPJ). Learn more below!
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Butler County for Immigrant Justice (BCIJ) is a nonpartisan grassroots group formed to resist Butler Countyβs ICE contract that allows the county to hold immigrant detainees in the Butler County Jail. BCIJ advocates for immigrants who are detained without a chance to be heard in a court of law and pose no threat to our common welfare. Find out more about the group in this video and by reviewing their Fact Sheet: https://tinyurl.com/BCIJ-Fact-Sheet
We are so proud to be in partnership with the newly-formed grassroots group, Butler County for Immigrant Justice. They`ve been going to the Butler County Commissioners meetings every week for months to speak out against their 287(g) contract and were recently awarded the Peace & Justice Award from Oxford Citizens for Peace and Justice (OCPJ). Learn more below!
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Butler County for Immigrant Justice (BCIJ) is a nonpartisan grassroots group formed to resist Butler Countyβs ICE contract that allows the county to hold immigrant detainees in the Butler County Jail. BCIJ advocates for immigrants who are detained without a chance to be heard in a court of law and pose no threat to our common welfare. Find out more about the group in this video and by reviewing their Fact Sheet: https://tinyurl.com/BCIJ-Fact-Sheet
The big night is almost here! It`s not too late to celebrate Ignite Peace`s 40th Anniversary. Tickets are still available for Wednesday evening.
Join us for light bites, honoring local peacemakers, and dancing with @salsamberascincy!
Spark the next 40 years of peace and nonviolence in Cincinnati!
The big night is almost here! It`s not too late to celebrate Ignite Peace`s 40th Anniversary. Tickets are still available for Wednesday evening.
Join us for light bites, honoring local peacemakers, and dancing with @salsamberascincy!
Spark the next 40 years of peace and nonviolence in Cincinnati!
All are invited to a day of learning, engagement, and action for immigration justice. The Volunteer Fair, hosted by Ignite Peace, will give people a safe space to learn about how to stay aware and become an active member in our community by advocating for the rights of immigrants. Nonprofit organizations and community groups will offer stations to visit and have specific action items / volunteer tasks where you can sign up and get involved.
Immigration Justice Volunteer Fair
Saturday, November 15
10:00-2:00PM
Friendship United Methodist Church
Drop in anytime, but please RSVP! We will have lunch provided.
Are you a nonprofit or community group that could use more hands to volunteer? Let us know if you`d like a table! samantha@ignitepeace.org
All are invited to a day of learning, engagement, and action for immigration justice. The Volunteer Fair, hosted by Ignite Peace, will give people a safe space to learn about how to stay aware and become an active member in our community by advocating for the rights of immigrants. Nonprofit organizations and community groups will offer stations to visit and have specific action items / volunteer tasks where you can sign up and get involved.
Immigration Justice Volunteer Fair
Saturday, November 15
10:00-2:00PM
Friendship United Methodist Church
Drop in anytime, but please RSVP! We will have lunch provided.
Are you a nonprofit or community group that could use more hands to volunteer? Let us know if you`d like a table! samantha@ignitepeace.org
Just 13 days until Ignite Peace celebrates 40 years of serving the Tri-State!
Launch the next 40 years of our immigrant justice and anti-death penalty work by:
β¨ joining us on Oct. 29 at the Woodward Theater
β¨ donating, or
β¨ buying raffle tickets
You can do all of them at https://ignitepeace.org/event/annual-gathering-40th-anniversary-celebration/
Just 13 days until Ignite Peace celebrates 40 years of serving the Tri-State!
Launch the next 40 years of our immigrant justice and anti-death penalty work by:
β¨ joining us on Oct. 29 at the Woodward Theater
β¨ donating, or
β¨ buying raffle tickets
You can do all of them at https://ignitepeace.org/event/annual-gathering-40th-anniversary-celebration/
The only solution to the death penalty system is to repeal it.
How do you practice peace?
These local peacemakers have dedicated themselves to supporting nonviolence, immigration justice, and criminal justice in the Tri-State. We`ll be honoring them at this year`s 40th Anniversary Annual Gathering.
#BeASparkForJustice at our Annual Gathering, by joining one of our many workshops and trainings, or by supporting the Immigrant Dignity Coalition. (links in bio)
1: Howard and Nina Tolley, Tending the Flame Legacy Award
2: Valerie Barrett, Bob Maxwell Peace Builder Award
3: Laci Gray, Margaret Fuller Peace Award
4: Cincy Galaxy Elite 06 Soccer Team, Youth Justice Award
How do you practice peace?
These local peacemakers have dedicated themselves to supporting nonviolence, immigration justice, and criminal justice in the Tri-State. We`ll be honoring them at this year`s 40th Anniversary Annual Gathering.
#BeASparkForJustice at our Annual Gathering, by joining one of our many workshops and trainings, or by supporting the Immigrant Dignity Coalition. (links in bio)
1: Howard and Nina Tolley, Tending the Flame Legacy Award
2: Valerie Barrett, Bob Maxwell Peace Builder Award
3: Laci Gray, Margaret Fuller Peace Award
4: Cincy Galaxy Elite 06 Soccer Team, Youth Justice Award
Ignite Peace turns 40 this year! Celebrate at our Annual Gathering and help continue tending the flame of justice.
The party starts at 6 p.m. on Oct. 29 at the Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St.
There will be light bites, a cash bar, and dancing with @salsamberascincy.
Event and raffle tickets are on sale at https://ignitepeace.org/event/annual-gathering-40th-anniversary-celebration/
#beasparkforjustice
Ignite Peace turns 40 this year! Celebrate at our Annual Gathering and help continue tending the flame of justice.
The party starts at 6 p.m. on Oct. 29 at the Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St.
There will be light bites, a cash bar, and dancing with @salsamberascincy.
Event and raffle tickets are on sale at https://ignitepeace.org/event/annual-gathering-40th-anniversary-celebration/
#beasparkforjustice
Ignite Peace is proud to invite you to our 40th Anniversary Annual Gathering, honoring our history and incredible local peacemakers. Tickets and sponsorship packages are now available!
give.ignitepeace.org/GATHERING2025
The evening will include high energy dance performances, desserts, cash bar, split-the-pot, and more. All are invited to join in an joyful evening, celebrating the power of a community who cares for each other through the decades.
Ignite Peace is proud to invite you to our 40th Anniversary Annual Gathering, honoring our history and incredible local peacemakers. Tickets and sponsorship packages are now available!
give.ignitepeace.org/GATHERING2025
The evening will include high energy dance performances, desserts, cash bar, split-the-pot, and more. All are invited to join in an joyful evening, celebrating the power of a community who cares for each other through the decades.
Celebrate some wins with us.
Ignite Peace is seeking a mission-driven Director of Development and Communications to lead fundraising and strategic communications efforts. This is a hands-on leadership role for a dynamic team player with a passion for social justice, a talent for donor engagement, and the ability to tell powerful stories of impact.
Review the job description (link in bio) and submit your resume and cover letter via email to careers@ignitepeace.org by October 5, 2025.
Ignite Peace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We encourage applicants from marginalized and underrepresented communities to apply.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries by phone or email.
Ignite Peace is seeking a mission-driven Director of Development and Communications to lead fundraising and strategic communications efforts. This is a hands-on leadership role for a dynamic team player with a passion for social justice, a talent for donor engagement, and the ability to tell powerful stories of impact.
Review the job description (link in bio) and submit your resume and cover letter via email to careers@ignitepeace.org by October 5, 2025.
Ignite Peace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We encourage applicants from marginalized and underrepresented communities to apply.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries by phone or email.
Shannon is celebrating one year as our Executive Director! Congratulations πππ We`re glad to have you!
Shannon is celebrating one year as our Executive Director! Congratulations πππ We`re glad to have you!
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…
October 9, 2025
By Samantha Searls, Program Director To mark 40 years of Ignite Peace, enjoy this limited series highlighting our past work through the decades. βNonviolence is not a principle, it is […]
October 7, 2025
By Bekky Baker, Program Director Cincinnati has long been a vibrant, diverse community with immigrants contributing to the city’s growth, culture, and economy. With ongoing threats to immigrant communities and […]
By Samantha Searls, Program Director Itβs been a hard year, especially for immigrants and their allies. Racial profiling, separating families, revoking legal status – itβs been nonstop. Every day we […]
