High School Leadership, Peace Building and Community Service Program
Overview
Join Us for the High School Leadership, Peace Building and Community Service Program!
“Peacebuilders,” a unique, dynamic teen leadership program for high schoolers, runs from February-April of 2026. The program consists of weekly sessions on Wednesdays from 6-8 pm at Anne’s Haven, a 501(c)3 nonprofit in Portage Park. It is offered at no charge to students.
Focused on building students’ leadership, communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution skills and inspiring creative community service, this program is exactly what is needed, especially now. Partner organizations like BUILD Chicago and the Chicago Commission on Human Relations will present topics such as restorative justice and nonviolent communication, empowering students to become “peacebuilders” and build more just, peaceful communities. Furthermore, students will gain valuable leadership and teamwork experience to add to their resume and college applications - making them a more competitive candidate for job opportunities - and learn about peacebuilding, an increasingly important career field.
To learn more, check out our program webpage: Peacebuilders at Anne's Haven. To enroll or if you have questions, please contact: jjdemarinis@gmail.com
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Highlights
- 2 hours
- In person
Location
Anne's Haven
5629 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, IL 60641
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Panelist Discussions
The first part of the program will feature 4 panel discussions in February. They will cover the following topics: · Community/coalition building and leadership (February 4th) · Peace education/ nonviolent communication (February 11th) · Restorative justice/ Creative Strategies for Peace (February 18th) · Dialogue/ intercultural communication (February 25th) Each panel will consist of 2-3 speakers from various organizations, providing their expertise and unique insight into the evening’s topic. Some of the organizations speaking on our panels include BUILD Chicago, the Chicago Commission on Human Relations, Solidarity Heals, and Community Leadership Fellows.