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'''Children's Peace festival''' | '''Children's Peace festival''' | ||
The YWCA and other community nonprofit organizations host this festival that encourages children to trade in their "violent toys," like water guns or figurines that punch or shoot, for a book. Children can also sign a "nonviolence pledge" and receive a free book. The festival is aimed at children in preschool through fifth grade. | The YWCA and other community nonprofit organizations host this festival that encourages children to trade in their "violent toys," like water guns or figurines that punch or shoot, for a book. Children can also sign a "nonviolence pledge" and receive a free book. The festival is aimed at children in preschool through fifth grade. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:08, 10 May 2006
The Week Without Violence, occurring in late October, targets children as well as parents. The YWCA works with local businesses and other community non-profit organizations to get out the message of a peaceful community.
Children's Peace festival
The YWCA and other community nonprofit organizations host this festival that encourages children to trade in their "violent toys," like water guns or figurines that punch or shoot, for a book. Children can also sign a "nonviolence pledge" and receive a free book. The festival is aimed at children in preschool through fifth grade.
Return to YWCA
Return to Local Anti-Racism Movements
Return to Race, Class and Gender
