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HISTORY
In 2006, Jill McManigal, a mother of two young children
and Danielle Gram, a high school honors student met
at a neighborhood party. Inspired by a "Peace" button
Jill was wearing, the two engaged in a conversation
about their wishes and hopes for our
world. They quickly realized they shared a vision of
bringing children together to lead the way for a brighter
tomorrow for all.
Within weeks after meeting, Jill and
Danielle gathered a small group of children in Jill’s backyard and
Kids for Peace was born. With a deep conviction that youth are innately
wise, the children were asked these questions, "What does peace mean to you?" "What
do you want our world to look like?" "What can you do to create
the world you wish to see?" "What do you want to pledge yourself
to?" Listening to their wisdom, our Peace Pledge was created and
our mission was solidified.
The children got busy helping others, learning
about other cultures, caring for our earth and doing their part to make
a positive difference. The news of these dynamic children spread quickly
and soon requests were made to replicate Kids for Peace in several neighborhoods.
Organically, the pure and powerful message of our children spread around
the world.
Today, Kids for Peace is a global 501 (c)(3)
nonprofit that provides a platform for
young people to actively engage in socially
conscious leadership, community service,
arts, environmental stewardship and global friendship. Kids for Peace
has over
100 interconnected chapters around the world. Through Kids
for Peace projects and programs, youth of all socioeconomic backgrounds
are empowered to become part of positive solutions leading to a healthy
and harmonious planet.
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JUNE:
First Kids for Peace meeting
AUGUST: First
batch of Peace Packs created and sent to Nepal
SEPTEMBER: Co-hosted
First Walk for Peace
OCTOBER: Local congressman
visits meeting |
MARCH: Created and performed “Peace
through Our Eyes: A Musical”
APRIL: First Kids for Peace Board of Directors’ meeting
JUNE: First international chapter
– Sydney, Australia!
AUGUST: International peace mission to orphanage in Mexico
SEPTEMBER: Co-hosted Second Walk for Peace
SEPTEMBER: Presented Peace Hero Award to acclaimed
actress Frances Fisher
NOVEMBER: Kids for Peace Pledge created by the
kids
NOVEMBER: 501 (c)(3) nonprofit status granted |
FEBRUARY: The Valentine
Project – sent Thank You’s to
community helpers
APRIL: Daydreams and Dandelions
Children’s Art Auction
MAY: Hosted “Save the Seals” rally
AUGUST: Recorded Kids for Peace theme song
AUGUST: First Annual Great Kindness Challenge
AUGUST: Hosted Paws for Peace at Animal Shelter
SEPTEMBER: Presented Peace Hero Award to world
renowned surfer Rob Machado
SEPTEMBER: Co-hosted Third Walk for Peace
DECEMBER: Presented Holidays Around the World
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JANUARY: Katrina
Goldsmith becomes Board President
FEBRUARY: Published Peace Through Our Eyes: A Book of Hope and Inspiration
APRIL: Co-hosted Servapalooza
APRIL: Declared “Kids for Peace Day” in San
Diego County
MAY: Jill McManigal receives Congress-woman Susan Davis’s Award – Outstanding
Adult Empowering Youth in Service 2009
JUNE: Presented Peace Hero Award to Tony Hawk
AUGUST: Great Kindness Challenge 35 countries
participate
OCTOBER: Jill McManigal receives Bank of America’s
“Local Hero Award” |
FEBRUARY: "Friends Helping Friends In Need" Haiti Event
MARCH: Developed four new programs: Global Friends, Community Builders, Artists in Action and Eco Kids
JUNE: Be Big Event with 250 Peace Packs delivered to children's hospital
JULY: Global Friends On the Go trip to Kenya and Tanzania
JULY: First Annual Global Leader's Training in San Diego
AUGUST: 3rd Annual Great Kindness Challenge 50 countries participate
SEPTEMBER: New Kids for Peace Global website created
OCTOBER: Presented Peace Hero Award to Dr. Jane Goodall
OCTOBER: Launched our first public school-wide Kids for Peace chapter
NOVEMBER: Cofounder Danielle Gram receives World of Children Youth Founders Award |
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Kids for Peace, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tax ID #26-156-4351
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