Seeds of Peace

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Seeds of Peace
U of Indy Spring Term 2009
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-The mission of Global Peace Initiatives is to
promote the development of a critical mass for
peace consciousness the arts, education and
service.
GPI are involved in community involvement of
Peace Gardens, Peace Hikes, and special events
such as, Seeds of Peace (which we are doing)
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Seeds of Peace also thrives on the participation
of volunteers who are willing to make a
difference in the community.
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Peace Gardens
GPI has created Peace Gardens in Indianapolis for
three years now. Peace Gardens feed the hungry.
GPI provides volunteers who make a difference in
the community and the lives of people in need.
The difference can start through something as
small as a seed. The planted garden will provide
food throughout the growing season.
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Community needs met
Areas in the eastside, SE side, and northern
Indianapolis.
-Gives the community a sense of hope and
opportunities. -Promotes compassion and the
concept of peace. -People can feel joy, as well
as, having access to gardens for their own
needs. -Brings beauty to Indianapolis
communities. -Social networking among neighbors.
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Board of Directors and Advisors
-Andrea Moore (President)
-Carl Ellison (Treasurer)
-Beth Meyerson (Secretary)
-Dr. Nelson Kraus (Director)
-Executive Director and Founder Linda L.
Proffitt, MSW
Linda has a Master in Social Work, and has been
involved in planning and management of social
programs for 30 years.
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Linda L. Proffitt
Executive Director and Founder
Is passionate about nature, peace and sharing her
belief that peace is within each of us. Her
personal mission is to encourage the development
of a global peace initiative that emanates from
the heartland of the America. An Indiana native,
Linda has hiked all over Indiana and surprises
people with new experiences in unknown locations.
She spent four and a half years working and
living in Bangkok, Thailand. She was also a
trainer for the United States Peace Corps. While
a resident of Thailand she hiked through many
nations in Southeast Asia, but her own opinion,
theres no place like home and sharing peace is
her mission. Linda was a great advisor and an
inspiration to all of us. She really made our
Seeds of Peace worthwhile.
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Indiana Deaf School
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Garden Technique-JUST DIG!
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Indiana Deaf School
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Hamilton Avenue
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Peace Garden
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East Indy- Day Care Garden
New York Street
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Just Dig
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Abraham Lincoln
Elementary School
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Peace
Love
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FUN
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American Village
Retirement Center
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Peace
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Harlan Street
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Before
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Prove It!
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Love
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Do Work!
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Volunteers
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After
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Playground
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Fountain Square
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Clayton LaSalle Community Park
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