Peace First Inc.

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2011 to Jun 30, 2012

Signed

Feb 11, 2013

Return Version

2011v1.5

Gross Receipts

$3,291,056

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Peace first prize (fy2012 expenditures including in-kind facilities and services 564,132) in 2013, we plan to launch the peace first prize; an award program that will reward and celebrate peacemaking activities of youth ages 8-22 and inspire other young people to pursue peace and justice within their own communities. The prize will introduce youth peacemaking as a powerful concept to millions of americans, engaging them as nominees, nominators, and educators. Our interactive, on-line platform will serve as portal for young people, educators, and organizations that want to bring the ideas, curriculum tools, and strategies of peace first into classrooms and campus around the country.

Activity 3

Direct program services(fy2012 total expenditures including in-kind facilities and services 2,224,242) peace first teaches children how to act peacefully by partnering with elementary and middle schools to provide a social-emotional learning and civic engagement curriculum and coaching principals and teachers to utilize it. Peace first's weekly curriculum begins by teaching cooperation, communication, conflict resolution, and empathy through hands-on activities. Every spring, students put their peacemaking skills into action in community service learning projects that implement positive change in their schools and communities. We now operate in boston, los angeles, and new york, and have served more than 40,000 students. Peace first has amassed a waiting list of over 248,000 schools around the globe and has been searching for a cost-effective way to scale the idea and practices of youth peacemaking to reach this incredible demand. Additionally, peace first will partner with other youth-serving non-profit organizations that can incorporate elements of our program model to reach young people throughout the country and expand our reach. Peace first is passionate about creating a world where children turn away from violence and learn concrete skills to resolve conflicts peacefully, communicate effectively, and engage in their community. Peace first boston (fy2012 expenditures including in-kind facilities and services 923,786) for over 19 years, peace first has achieved successful results in boston. To date, over 35,000 boston students have learned critical conflict resolution skills. During this fiscal year, we partnered with six schools, serving nearly 2,400 students - a 150% increase from the previous year. The students at our partner schools are: 42% african american, 44% hispanic, 5% white, 5% asian, 4%, other, and 81% qualify for free or reduced lunch. At the end of last fiscal year, peace first received a grant through the corporation for national and community service for 15 americorps members to serve as our lead teachers in boston. Additionally, we have seen remarkable results in each of our schools. Students reported that after a year of peace first, they never/sometimes: are hit or pushed at school (80%); are left out of games or groups (84%); or say things to hurt other people's feelings (92%). They also report moderately high levels of social-emotional skills by responding that they always/often: know how to disagree without starting a fight or argument (62%); want to help when they see someone having a problem (71%); and let others join their group of friends at school during lunch, recess, etc. (77%). Peace first new york (fy2012 expenditures including in-kind facilities and services 665,472) peace first new york continues to make a significant impact in schools across new york city. To date, over 4,000 new york students have learned critical conflict resolution and civic engagement skills, and our training work has reached over 350 staff from schools, community centers and human services agencies. During this fiscal year, we partnered with five schools, serving nearly 1,900 students who are: 48% african american, 45% hispanic, 4% white, 3% asian, and 83% qualify for free or reduced lunch. At the end of last fiscal year, peace first received a grant through the corporation for national and community service for 11 americorps members to serve as our lead teachers in new york. Additionally, we have seen remarkable results in each of our schools. Students reported that after a year of peace first, they never/sometimes: are hit or pushed at school (69%); are left out of games or groups (79%); or say things to hurt other people's feelings (93%). They also report moderately high levels of social-emotional skills by responding that they always/often: know how to disagree without starting a fight or argument (66%); want to help when they see someone having a problem (70%); and let others join their group of friends at schoo

Filer

EIN

04-3323467