DONATE DONATE Karen Says Goodbye as Executive Director, Hello as Board Member and Volunteer June 25, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn To the Youth, Coaches, Staff, Families, Supporters and Friends of PeacePlayers, I am filled with emotion in announcing that I have decided to transition from my role as Executive Director after 17 years… Continue reading Karen Says Goodbye as Executive Director, Hello as Board Member and Volunteer
Month: June 2023
5 Cities, 5 Poems PeacePlayers Share Their Voices
DONATE DONATE 5 cities, 5 Poems PeacePlayers Share Their Voices June 25, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In the summer of 2022, a PeacePlayer from each of the five cities answered the question “Why does PeacePlayers exist in my city?” in poem form. They presented their work to roaring applause – in front of a… Continue reading 5 Cities, 5 Poems PeacePlayers Share Their Voices
Beyond the Brand: How the Nike Community Store in Watts is Cultivating a Culture of Community
DONATE DONATE Beyond the Brand: How the Nike Community Store in Watts is Cultivating a Culture of Community June 19, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Diana Romo, Nike Watts Athlete Services Specialist and PeacePlayers Los Angeles partner, had never heard her resident community of Watts “being referenced on a more humane level of being a… Continue reading Beyond the Brand: How the Nike Community Store in Watts is Cultivating a Culture of Community
Brittannee’s Journey from Local to Global Role Model
DONATE DONATE Brittannee’s Journey from Local to Global Role Model June 19, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Brittanee Oakley is all about community. It was a community of family, coaches and teachers who helped her journey into leadership. Rising up through difficult times, Brittanee now gets to provide that same sense of community for the… Continue reading Brittannee’s Journey from Local to Global Role Model
Friendship Beyond Borders: Building Personal Connections for a More Peaceful World
DONATE DONATE Friendship Beyond Borders: Building Personal Connections for a More Peaceful World June 15, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn PeacePlayers’ global network of young leaders is vast – spanning three continents, at least seven languages, boys and girls, and a wide range of ages, from new participants to seasoned alumni. It’s not always easy… Continue reading Friendship Beyond Borders: Building Personal Connections for a More Peaceful World
The Art of Mentoring: How Coach Matt is Creating a Community of Leaders
DONATE DONATE The Art of Mentoring: How Coach Matt is Creating a Community of Leaders in Brooklyn June 15, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn For PeacePlayers Brooklyn’s Coach Matt, mentorship has meant so much more than just showing up. Despite only just settling into his role as a Program Manager, he’s already made some huge… Continue reading The Art of Mentoring: How Coach Matt is Creating a Community of Leaders
Coaches Trinity and Javonn Find out What They’re Made of
DONATE DONATE Through Summer Coaching, Trinity and Javonn Find out What They’re Made of June 15, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In the summer of 2022, six youth participants from PeacePlayers Brooklyn got to role reverse and see what it feels like to run in a coach’s shoes. And as youth coaches Trinity (17) and… Continue reading Coaches Trinity and Javonn Find out What They’re Made of
From Student to Master: Casey’s Journey to a PeacePlayers Fellowship
DONATE DONATE From Student to Master: Casey’s journey to a PeacePlayers fellowship June 13, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Casey Pearson. I’m from Detroit, Michigan. I’m currently 22 years old. In my free time I like to go to the gym, go shopping, and spend… Continue reading From Student to Master: Casey’s Journey to a PeacePlayers Fellowship
MENTORSHIP IS THE NAME OF THE GAME
DONATE DONATE MENTORSHIP IS THE NAME OF THE GAME June 13, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn My family moved to Chicago from Puerto Rico when I was five. I’ve worked and lived in black and brown communities my entire life. I’ve seen my family begin a small business and work with community residents from an… Continue reading MENTORSHIP IS THE NAME OF THE GAME
Jada on Being a “More Able” 10-Year Old PeacePlayer
DONATE DONATE JADA ON BEING A “MORE ABLE” 10-YEAR OLD PEACEPLAYER, A BUSINESS MANAGER AND JUST PLAIN OL’ FIERCE OVERALL June 13, 2023 SHARE Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Jada is just 10 years old, but she’s already got things figured out. She knows who she is, she knows what she’s capable of. “I describe myself as… Continue reading Jada on Being a “More Able” 10-Year Old PeacePlayer