The Western New York Peace Center
Western New York Peace Center
57th Annual Dinner 2024
Annual Dinner Theme:
“Restoration of Our Mother Earth”
Guest Speaker: Elder Tom Porter
Dinner Provided by Sunshine Vegan Eats
Friday, November 15th -5-9pm
McCoy Convention Center
653 Clinton Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
About Us
The Western New York Peace Center has been dedicated to working for peace through justice at home and abroad, since its founding in 1967 as a chapter of Rev. Dr. King’s Clergy and Laity Concerned. We are dedicated to enriching the quality of life of our local and global communities through the prevention of violence to people and the planet. Peaceful conflict resolution among people and within institutions, especially for youth, is central to our mission.
Talking Peace Radio
Reimagining Public Safety in Erie County
Featuring Joel Lesses, President & Executive Director of Education Training Center, Inc.; Sameria Mbili, former President, Peace Action Canisius College & Member, WNY Peace Center; with host Victory Ross, LMSW, QCSW, WNYPC Board Chair.
Values and discussion topics: What makes a community safe? Community Responders Pilot Program campaign for mental health & health professionals and peers to respond to low-risk 911 calls (i.e., health and social needs); avoid police tragic mishandling (e.g., Daniel Prude); No New Jail for Erie County; ways people can help, get more involved.
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-Dr. Cornel West, 2020 WNYPC Annual Fundraiser