Our Mission and Initiatives

Peace Connections is a community-based non-profit located in Newton, Kansas. Throughout our forty years of existence, the mission has adapted to meet the needs of our community; ranging from organizing community gardens and recycling initiatives to local peace work focused on poverty reduction and building resilient communities.

The primary initiatives now include Harvey County Circle of Hope, Summer Enrichment Activities for Kids (SEAK), and Social Equity. More information on these initiatives can be found on the ‘Programs’ page of this website. 

Mission: 

To inspire transformation in people and systems by building relationships, resources, and resilience.

Vision: 

A thriving community sustained by peace and social justice. 

Values:

Community – a group of friends, family, or neighbors who are there for us when we need love, support, and encouragement – and for whom we can be there in return.

Relationship – connecting people and concepts to create opportunity, build support, and break down barriers.

Social Justice – everyone deserves and should have access to equal economic, political, and social rights and opportunities.

Equity – recognizing that we do not all start from the same place and adjusting to create opportunity.

Potential – seeing and encouraging the capacity for a better future in everyone we work alongside.