CAN Do for PQ

The is a Lenten project for all CTK parishioners. Grab a 10-ounce can (like a soup can) and clean it out and set it in a frequently traveled space in your house — then keep tossing in coins during Lent until the can is filled. As a constant reminder, wrap it in a “CAN Do [...]

Easy Chairs, Tough Topics = Big Success

Over two dozen parishioners participated in the first of the Sowers series of “Civil Civic Dialogue — Easy Chairs, Tough Topics” on Sunday, October 3rd. For an hour the participants shared thoughts and suggestions on the subject for the day: “The Catholic Church and Politics — can we separate the two — should we?” Participants [...]

NAZ and the PEACE Foundation reaching kids to be COLLEGE READY

Do you know the disturbing fact that MN has one of the largest gaps in the nation between African-American and white children?  In fact, the gap on 4th grade reading scores is the second largest in the nation (Education Trust’s Education Watch Minnesota Fall 2006).  Working to change this in North Minneapolis, the PEACE Foundation [...]

30 CTK’ers Tour Northside Businesses

Reactions by 30 CTK’ers who spent the morning of Saturday, March 6th, aboard a comfortable tour bus visiting developed and developing sites on the Northside have been universally enthusiastic. In answer to the question, “Was the tour what you expected?” the response was generally, “Much more than expected.” Tour guides were Sarita Turner, Director of [...]

“Flow” Down West Broadway and Enjoy the Northside’s Annual Arts Spectacular

Here’s a wonderful opportunity to support the Northside and at the same time spend an enjoyable couple of hours at the Peace Foundation’s annual FLOW:Northside Arts Crawl. Over 200 Northside artists will be featured in this annual display on Saturday, July 20th, from 3 to 8 pm. Stroll along West Broadway and enjoy visual and [...]

City Council Member Don Samuels to speak at CTK Forum After Mass Sun. May 31

Please plan to stay an hour after 9:30am Mass on Sun. May 31 to hear the ever-inspiring Don Samuels.  You’ll be glad you did – as those were who heard him speak at CTK previously! Don Samuels is City Council Member for Ward 5 in North Mpls. and is co-founder of the PEACE Foundation – [...]

Sign Up for GO! Northside 5K Run/Walk

Christ the King parishioners have always been strong supporters of and participants in this annual pull-together and fund-raiser for the Peace Foundation. This year should be no exception. The event is scheduled to convene at 10:00am on Saturday, May 30th, at North Commons Park, 1801 James Ave. No., and the Race/Walk will start at 10:30. [...]

Help Reduce Violence on the Northside

BECOME A NORTHSIDE ALLY. There are all kinds of ways — some simple and some more involved — that you can become a “Northside Ally” and add your little bit to helping reduce violence on the Northside. Here are some of the simple ways the Peace Foundation recommends: Stay Informed – Sign up to receive [...]

Patchwork Quilt/Kwanzaa Kids’ Programs

PATCHWORK QUILT KIDS’ PROGRAMS

PATCHWORK QUILT is a variety of programs held at The Church of St. Philip, 2507 Bryant Ave. N., to help and mentor kids in the Hawthorne neighborhood.  In the children’s often complicated lives, PQ is where they find sustaining relationships, hot meals, and a safe place.  They also receive academic support, homework help, computer use and training, and

The PEACE Foundation 2009 Calendar

The movement underway to end violence on the Northside is working! Violence has been down close to 50% on the Northside this year. Your involvement in PEACE Foundation events, forums, and initiatives has been one part the solution, along with a host of other connected actions. We need to build on this momentum by staying focused and keeping active on the Northside.
Partnering with the PEACE Foundation