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).
Check out our next (P)Ignite Peace Flying Pig Team Member - Meet Sr. Sally! You can donate to her page here: https://give.ignitepeace.org/fundraiser/6249040
Check out our next (P)Ignite Peace Flying Pig Team Member - Meet Sr. Sally! You can donate to her page here: https://give.ignitepeace.org/fundraiser/6249040
We`re continuing our series featuring our (P)Ignite Peace Flying Pig Runners and Walkers! Meet Megan! You can donate to her page here: https://give.ignitepeace.org/fundraiser/6064200
We`re continuing our series featuring our (P)Ignite Peace Flying Pig Runners and Walkers! Meet Megan! You can donate to her page here: https://give.ignitepeace.org/fundraiser/6064200
Meet Linda, one of the INCREDIBLE members of our Flying Pig team. Linda is participating in the 5k with us. We are so grateful for her incredible work with the Immigrant Dignity Coalition. She is so fully of compassion and energy. She has already raised over $1,000 towards our team goal! You can cheer her on by making a gift in her honor here: https://give.ignitepeace.org/fundraiser/6151272
#flyingpigmarathon #ignitepeace
Meet Linda, one of the INCREDIBLE members of our Flying Pig team. Linda is participating in the 5k with us. We are so grateful for her incredible work with the Immigrant Dignity Coalition. She is so fully of compassion and energy. She has already raised over $1,000 towards our team goal! You can cheer her on by making a gift in her honor here: https://give.ignitepeace.org/fundraiser/6151272
#flyingpigmarathon #ignitepeace
Join us this Friday for the Way of the Cross for Justice. The focus of this year`s program will be on the injustices faced by our immigrant neighbors.
RSVP:
https://give.ignitepeace.org/event/way-of-the-cross-for-justice-2025/e671541
Join us this Friday for the Way of the Cross for Justice. The focus of this year`s program will be on the injustices faced by our immigrant neighbors.
RSVP:
https://give.ignitepeace.org/event/way-of-the-cross-for-justice-2025/e671541
Do you want to win $5,000? We do too!
Purchase a #PiggestRaffleEver ticket on behalf of Ignite Peace to enter to win. AND as an added bonus, 100% of the $5 from you ticket purchase goes directly to Ignite Peace!
#flyingpigmarathon #cincinnati #raffle #ignitepeace #peace #justice
Do you want to win $5,000? We do too!
Purchase a #PiggestRaffleEver ticket on behalf of Ignite Peace to enter to win. AND as an added bonus, 100% of the $5 from you ticket purchase goes directly to Ignite Peace!
#flyingpigmarathon #cincinnati #raffle #ignitepeace #peace #justice
ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! Next Wednesday is our Engaging Nonviolence session on strategic nonviolence in movements for change.
https://give.ignitepeace.org/event/engaging-nonviolence/e644013
#engagingnonviolence #ignitepeace #cincinnati
ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! Next Wednesday is our Engaging Nonviolence session on strategic nonviolence in movements for change.
https://give.ignitepeace.org/event/engaging-nonviolence/e644013
#engagingnonviolence #ignitepeace #cincinnati
#everyoneiswelcomehere ❤️☮️
Several community leaders, teachers, social workers, and coalition partners led a Know Your Rights/ Family Preparedness event on the west side of Cincinnati today! Families took home red cards, preparedness packets, and notarized Power of Attorney forms. We can protect each other!
Several community leaders, teachers, social workers, and coalition partners led a Know Your Rights/ Family Preparedness event on the west side of Cincinnati today! Families took home red cards, preparedness packets, and notarized Power of Attorney forms. We can protect each other!
Looking for summer plans? Ignite Peace is seeking a summer intern!
https://ignitepeace.org/news/seeking-summer-2025-intern/
#cincinnati #ohio #peace #justice #internship
Looking for summer plans? Ignite Peace is seeking a summer intern!
https://ignitepeace.org/news/seeking-summer-2025-intern/
#cincinnati #ohio #peace #justice #internship
Are you new to the Immigration Justice movement?
Could you use a refresher on how our immigration system works?
Do you know someone who wants to understand the issue of immigration better?
You are invited to a special VIRTUAL offering of our Immigration 101 presentation.
https://ignitepeace.org/event/immigration-101-april25/
Are you new to the Immigration Justice movement?
Could you use a refresher on how our immigration system works?
Do you know someone who wants to understand the issue of immigration better?
You are invited to a special VIRTUAL offering of our Immigration 101 presentation.
https://ignitepeace.org/event/immigration-101-april25/
A new anti-immigrant data collection bill, Ohio HB 42, has been introduced and is currently being heard by the Government Oversight Committee. This bill requires state agencies and entities, including schools, to collect and report data concerning the citizenship or immigration status of people they serve.
Our legislature should be spending its energy tackling the real problems of hunger, homelessness, and quality healthcare for all, instead of scapegoating and intimidating immigrants.
Now is the time to contact Government Oversight Committee Chair Rep. Thomas Hall (R-46) to let him know you oppose HB 42 and demand there be no more hearings on the bill: (614) 644-5094 or email Rep46@ohiohouse.gov.
Read more: https://ignitepeace.org/news/ohio-house-bill-42-collection-of-immigration-status/
A new anti-immigrant data collection bill, Ohio HB 42, has been introduced and is currently being heard by the Government Oversight Committee. This bill requires state agencies and entities, including schools, to collect and report data concerning the citizenship or immigration status of people they serve.
Our legislature should be spending its energy tackling the real problems of hunger, homelessness, and quality healthcare for all, instead of scapegoating and intimidating immigrants.
Now is the time to contact Government Oversight Committee Chair Rep. Thomas Hall (R-46) to let him know you oppose HB 42 and demand there be no more hearings on the bill: (614) 644-5094 or email Rep46@ohiohouse.gov.
Read more: https://ignitepeace.org/news/ohio-house-bill-42-collection-of-immigration-status/
The monthly meeting of the Immigrant Dignity Coalition is next week. The Rapid Response Teams have made significant progress in the last month. Join us in the Social Hall of Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church to find out how you can plug into the movement. Zoom participants must register in advance in order to receive the link.
https://ignitepeace.org/event/immigrant-dignity-coalition-10/
#immigrantdignitycoalition #immigrationjustice #ignitepeace #cincinnati #peace #justice
The monthly meeting of the Immigrant Dignity Coalition is next week. The Rapid Response Teams have made significant progress in the last month. Join us in the Social Hall of Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church to find out how you can plug into the movement. Zoom participants must register in advance in order to receive the link.
https://ignitepeace.org/event/immigrant-dignity-coalition-10/
#immigrantdignitycoalition #immigrationjustice #ignitepeace #cincinnati #peace #justice
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…
April 21, 2025
Ignite Peace mourns the loss of Pope Francis today. As an organization committed to the creation of a nonviolent society, we join with so many around the world who grieve the passing of a man who led with humility, compassion, and courage. Pope Francis offers to us an example of solidarity as a leader who […]
March 31, 2025
Ignite Peace is seeking an intern to assist the staff in program planning, community outreach, communications, and administration. The intern will primarily work in-person at the Ignite Peace office, but will also be asked to attend events outside of the office. Internships are unpaid – we encourage students to seek academic or service credit through […]
