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Milestone post: 28 years of PeaceMaker Minnesota
Milestone post: 28 years of PeaceMaker Minnesota

In 1998, five households pooled $8,181 to start a foundation. Here is how it became PeaceMaker Minnesota 28 years later.

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Adults with Disabilities Become Ambassadors for Respect
Adults with Disabilities Become Ambassadors for Respect

WCCO meets Sophia Vignali, a PeaceMaker Ambassador for Respect, who helps people understand life with a disability.

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When the Mission Becomes Yours
When the Mission Becomes Yours

Dolores Vorhees founded the St. Paul Endowment Fund, then pledged a $3,000 match from her care center room.

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Investing in a Peace That Lasts
Investing in a Peace That Lasts

Larry Erickson on why peace education has to start with the young, and how he helps build community funds that last.

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By the Numbers

Totals since PeaceMaker began, through December 31, 2025
28years in peacemaking education
304schools served
116Minnesota cities

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