Growing Power and Global Peace Initiatives Collaborate to bring the Good Food Revolution to Indiana
Wednesday, 23 November 2011 13:54
Global Peace Initiatives work to assure social justice for the hungry has lead to a national partnership with Milwaukee's Growing Power. Will Allen and his team at Growing Power have selected Global Peace Initiatives to serve as their regional training center in Central Indiana. The first Growing Power “From the Ground Up Workshop” will take place in March 30-April 1, 2012 at Peaceful Grounds, which is Global Peace Initiatives latest new initiative.
GPI’s new social enterprise, Peaceful Grounds Café and Farm Market: A Center for Agriculture and Sustainable Living will drive redevelopment of the abandoned concrete facility. This redevelopment project is ongoing. Like any new venture you begin from the ground up. Soil development through vermi-composting is the heart of Peaceful Grounds Operations right now. From September - October 725 volunteers from universities, corporations and the general public have volunteered and helped make the property safe for visitors and grow soil for Peaceful Grounds Demonstration Farm. Check out pictures of their efforts here. To check out a video of our Open House click here.
We will open registration for the Growing Power Grand Opening "From the Ground Up" workshop March 30-April 1, 2012. Please check the website for Gala Grand Opening information and workshop registration after January 1, 2012.
Last Updated on Monday, 19 December 2011 09:55
Overview
Imagine a world where peace emanates from the heartland of America. Imagine you being a creator of this peace.
We create Peace through positive action that benefits communities.
Harnessing the power of volunteerism, Global Peace Initiatives promote peace through the arts, education and service.
How do we do it?
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We feed the hungry and enrich the community – through our Peace Gardens
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We walk the walk – through our Peace Hikes
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We nurture our spiritual selves – through our Peace Rituals
- We build communities and engage people through Peaceful Grounds our newest initiative in Southport, Indiana.
We create moments that transform lives.
For information about our Spring 2012 "From the Ground Up" workshop, presented in partnership with Will Allen's Growing Power please click here.
To support our efforts by making a contribution please visit our link to donate.
Global Peace Initiatives is supported by the generous contributions from the Efroymson Family, which is one of the funds that make up the Central Indiana Community Foundation.
Global Peace Initiatives events were selected five years in a row for inclusion in IUPUI Polis Center’s Spirit and Place.