Peacemakers and Southside Academy: One Child, One Book, One Prayer at a Time

There are some people whose work makes you grateful they are part of your community, and for me, the people of Peacemakers and the scholars of Southside Academy are among them. Thursday evening I attended the Peacemakers Rocky Mount Picnic, their annual fundraiser, where a bluegrass band provided the beat and energy as people arrived, … Continue reading Peacemakers and Southside Academy: One Child, One Book, One Prayer at a Time →

A Shining Star in East Rocky Mount: Peacemakers and Their Heroes

โ€œA hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.โ€ โ€” Joseph Campbell Thursday evening I sat with heroes at the Picnic Fund Raiser for the organization, Peacemakers. The list of names is long that have given their hearts to work in various capacities on the "tree of life" … Continue reading A Shining Star in East Rocky Mount: Peacemakers and Their Heroes →