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).
This morning, Ignite Peace Program Director Samantha Searls was honored as the Community Ally of the Year by @ellfoundationcinci for her education and advocacy work around immigrant justice. Congratulations, Samantha! Thank you for all you do! 💛 We couldn’t be more proud!
This morning, Ignite Peace Program Director Samantha Searls was honored as the Community Ally of the Year by @ellfoundationcinci for her education and advocacy work around immigrant justice. Congratulations, Samantha! Thank you for all you do! 💛 We couldn’t be more proud!
🌹 Happy May Day! 🌹
Today is the perfect day to flex your nonviolence and noncooperation muscles
Here`s how you can show up:
✊ Strike or join a work stoppage — withdrawing your labor is one of the most peaceful, powerful acts of noncooperation there is.
🛒 Boycott — your consumer choices send an unmistakable message.
📢 March and rally — add your voice and your body to a nationwide call-to-action. Cincinnati`s rally will take place at 2pm in front of City Hall on Plum St.
Showing up together, nonviolently, is one of the most time-tested ways to challenge unjust systems and create lasting change. #UnityInCommunity
#MayDay2026 #InternationalWorkersDay #IgnitePeace
🌹 Happy May Day! 🌹
Today is the perfect day to flex your nonviolence and noncooperation muscles
Here`s how you can show up:
✊ Strike or join a work stoppage — withdrawing your labor is one of the most peaceful, powerful acts of noncooperation there is.
🛒 Boycott — your consumer choices send an unmistakable message.
📢 March and rally — add your voice and your body to a nationwide call-to-action. Cincinnati`s rally will take place at 2pm in front of City Hall on Plum St.
Showing up together, nonviolently, is one of the most time-tested ways to challenge unjust systems and create lasting change. #UnityInCommunity
#MayDay2026 #InternationalWorkersDay #IgnitePeace
Flying Pig weekend is almost here! Meet Abby, Brad, and Ellie who are participating in the 5k with Team (P)ignite Peace. We’re still $10,000 away from our goal of raising $25,000 - help us cross the “finish swine” by visiting the link in our bio to donate or https://give.ignitepeace.org/campaign/flying-pig-2026/c720971 to support our team! 🐷🕊️
#RunFlyingPig #IgnitePeace
Flying Pig weekend is almost here! Meet Abby, Brad, and Ellie who are participating in the 5k with Team (P)ignite Peace. We’re still $10,000 away from our goal of raising $25,000 - help us cross the “finish swine” by visiting the link in our bio to donate or https://give.ignitepeace.org/campaign/flying-pig-2026/c720971 to support our team! 🐷🕊️
#RunFlyingPig #IgnitePeace
Tell Gov. DeWine he needs to issue death row commutations NOW, before it’s too late. Click the link in our bio to send your letter or visit this site: https://bit.ly/3OuII0n
#DeathRow #AbolishTheDeathPenalty #IgnitePeace
Tell Gov. DeWine he needs to issue death row commutations NOW, before it’s too late. Click the link in our bio to send your letter or visit this site: https://bit.ly/3OuII0n
#DeathRow #AbolishTheDeathPenalty #IgnitePeace
Meet Team (P)ignite Peace runner and board member Megan! Visit the link in our bio or https://give.ignitepeace.org/campaign/flying-pig-2026/c720971 to support our team! 🐷🕊️
#RunFlyingPig #IgnitePeace
Meet Team (P)ignite Peace runner and board member Megan! Visit the link in our bio or https://give.ignitepeace.org/campaign/flying-pig-2026/c720971 to support our team! 🐷🕊️
#RunFlyingPig #IgnitePeace
Did you attend the No Kings protest and wonder, what next? Or maybe you’re a seasoned activist or advocate who wants to deepen your knowledge and skill sets. Either way, our all-virtual Engaging in Nonviolence training series is for YOU! Register for one, or register for them all by visiting the link in our bio or at https://give.ignitepeace.org/event/engaging-nonviolence/e644013
#Nonviolence #IgnitePeace #Training
Did you attend the No Kings protest and wonder, what next? Or maybe you’re a seasoned activist or advocate who wants to deepen your knowledge and skill sets. Either way, our all-virtual Engaging in Nonviolence training series is for YOU! Register for one, or register for them all by visiting the link in our bio or at https://give.ignitepeace.org/event/engaging-nonviolence/e644013
#Nonviolence #IgnitePeace #Training
Next up on Team (P)ignite Peace, Erica! Visit the link in our bio to donate to the team! 🐷🕊️
#RunFlyingPig #IgnitePeace
Next up on Team (P)ignite Peace, Erica! Visit the link in our bio to donate to the team! 🐷🕊️
#RunFlyingPig #IgnitePeace
Think you see ICE in your neighborhood? Before reporting to trusted, local organizations or community members, be sure you’re able to verify using the SALUTE method. Don’t have every detail required for SALUTE? It’s time to pause and gather more information.
Reporting accurate, actionable information helps protect our communities and guide rapid response networks. Having SALUTE before you report helps ensure clarity and reduces fear from unverified claims. Don’t post unverified reports on social media—this can spread panic.
#WeTakeCareOfUs #ICEOut #CommunityCare #RapidResponse #IgnitePeace
Think you see ICE in your neighborhood? Before reporting to trusted, local organizations or community members, be sure you’re able to verify using the SALUTE method. Don’t have every detail required for SALUTE? It’s time to pause and gather more information.
Reporting accurate, actionable information helps protect our communities and guide rapid response networks. Having SALUTE before you report helps ensure clarity and reduces fear from unverified claims. Don’t post unverified reports on social media—this can spread panic.
#WeTakeCareOfUs #ICEOut #CommunityCare #RapidResponse #IgnitePeace
Since the start of 2025, we’ve watched as neighbors, friends, and family are snatched off the street by men in masks. The budget for the DHS, which runs ICE, is a whopping $28.7 billion. So, where is all the money in the bloated budget going? A lot of it is going towards surveillance technology to terrorize our communities. Check out our latest blog post by Ignite Peace intern @teagannphillipss to learn more. Link in bio!
Since the start of 2025, we’ve watched as neighbors, friends, and family are snatched off the street by men in masks. The budget for the DHS, which runs ICE, is a whopping $28.7 billion. So, where is all the money in the bloated budget going? A lot of it is going towards surveillance technology to terrorize our communities. Check out our latest blog post by Ignite Peace intern @teagannphillipss to learn more. Link in bio!
Meet us at the American Queen Paddle Wheel on Good Friday for a powerful prayer service that will connect the suffering of Jesus with so many of the injustices suffered today. Link in bio to register.
Meet us at the American Queen Paddle Wheel on Good Friday for a powerful prayer service that will connect the suffering of Jesus with so many of the injustices suffered today. Link in bio to register.
We`ll be posting the team members of (P)Ignite Peace Flying Pig team leading up to the race. You can support them at the link in our bio. Thank you Jeremiah! We appreciate you!
We`ll be posting the team members of (P)Ignite Peace Flying Pig team leading up to the race. You can support them at the link in our bio. Thank you Jeremiah! We appreciate you!
A young father was on his way with his family to his daughter`s 1st birthday party when he was pulled over by local police in Butler County. Instead of going through the customary judicial process, this TPS recipient and asylum seeker faces deportation and permanent separation from his family. This is cruel and unusual punishment. Mercy for Alfonso now!
A young father was on his way with his family to his daughter`s 1st birthday party when he was pulled over by local police in Butler County. Instead of going through the customary judicial process, this TPS recipient and asylum seeker faces deportation and permanent separation from his family. This is cruel and unusual punishment. Mercy for Alfonso now!
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…
May 13, 2026
By Andrew Lion Across our country, neighbors are asking themselves the same question: How can I help? In a time when immigrant families face such systemic injustice, community action matters […]
April 16, 2026
Read the Spring 2026 Newsletter of Ignite Peace Click the image below to read.
April 6, 2026
The Ignite Peace S. Louise Akers Fellowship through Mercy Volunteer Corps is an opportunity to spend a year educating and advocating for social justice. This position was created to honor the legacy […]
