Join us for a Self Portrait Workshop led by Dorchester based expressive arts therapist Brenda Echeverry! Destress, make art based on your personal experience, and learn more about incorporating the arts into their healing journey and self-care practice.

The Campaign for Peace, our $25 million drive to build a new Center of Healing, Teaching, and Learning - continued to gather momentum with the Massachusetts Legislature’s appropriation of $2.5 million toward the project! Read more: buff.ly/4ijobpI

This Saturday, join us and Good Shepherd Community Care for our second workshop in a three part series: Holistic Healing and HEARTplay Healing and Growing Together. Design pots that will grow beautiful plants in memory of our loved ones!

This Giving Tuesday, we're extending our gratitude to our sponsors that are making our 30 Year Celebration possible! Click here to get tickets to our celebration or join us as a sponsor: buff.ly/48wb14c

This Thursday our Annual Wreath Making Celebration is back! Join us and the BIDMC Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery for an evening decorating wreaths and connecting with community during the holiday season. RSVP here: buff.ly/49bQzWp

Carol Price of Big Business Network Inc. shares her passion for sewing with survivors for the third year of "Bring Your Loved One to the Table". During the workshop, we were able to choose colorful fabric, learn basic sewing skills, and honor our loved ones with our creations💕

Experience the power of Peace Play at Boston City Hall! On Dec 2–6, from 10 AM–5 PM, immerse yourself in an interactive journey of healing and peace-building in action. Engage with hands-on activities and reflective spaces that bring our 7 Principles of Peace to life.

The 24th Annual SHVAM Opening Ceremony✨ Last week at the Massachusetts State House, survivors, elected officials, and community members gathered to ring in a month dedicated to inform, influence and impact how society views and responds to murdered victims and their families.

Today, Nov 20, officially marks the 24th Annual Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month. Join us tomorrow, Nov 21 at 10 AM as we commemorate the 24th Annual SHVAM alongside fellow survivors, community partners and elected officials. RSVP: buff.ly/4fJ7Atd

Announcing 2 highlights for our 30 Year Celebration! Emmy-winning NBC anchor Latoyia Edwards will emcee the evening. We’re also proud to honor Boston City Councilor Brian Worrell with the Louis D. Brown Visionary Leadership Award. Get your tickets now: buff.ly/3Cpse38

We're reminiscing on all of the great moments from last year's Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month, as we invite you to join us this year! This year's SHVAM Opening Ceremony will be held next Thursday, Nov 21 from 10 AM - 12 PM. RSVP here: buff.ly/4fJ7Atd

Be gentle with yourself today. The work continues💜

Today is Election Day! Our voice is power, and voting is one way in which we can use our voice to create change in the world around us. Make sure to practice self care all day today- we know it can be a stressful time for many. Find out where to vote here: buff.ly/3TqBOXA

For 30 years together, we’ve cultivated cycles of peace. Through great food and music, we will reflect on our past, honor the present, and build towards the future! Get tickets now: buff.ly/48wb14c

Tonight! "Wounded, But Not Broken" Join our Peace Players as they perform at the Burren in Somerville for a concert to benefit the Exoneree Network and Running for Innocence. Enjoy some great live music for a great cause! Tickets: buff.ly/4fdtJ2q

This Thursday, Chaplain Chéry will be sitting down with Hank Willis Thomas, Jha D Amazi, and Ruth Erickson as they talk about the journey with the Gun Violence Memorial Project. Tickets are free! Get yours here: buff.ly/3BOWhRq

Get ready: the 24th Annual Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month (SHVAM) is right around the corner! Let's kick off SHVAM in style at the State House (Great Hall) for the Opening Ceremony on November 21. We hope to see you there! RSVP: buff.ly/4dVawl1

Come visit us at our booth at the International Association of Chiefs of Police @TheIACP this weekend! We'll be at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Exhibit Level Halls A-C/Booth 2746 - come say hi!

This Friday, join Survivor Ambassador Nichole Bell and Peace Fellow Amanda Onn as we create art for a Love Peace Trail Pole in memory of Amin T. Bell. We'll be writing lyrics about our loved ones and sharing food together! RSVP to [email protected]

We’re thrilled to share this week’s Boston 25 spotlight on Peace Play in Urban Settings, our healing modality offered here at the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute. Click here for the full report by @Boston25 @Bward3: buff.ly/3zRBgVM #PeacePlay #PeacePlayinUrbanSettings