Nonviolence Institute

SAVE THE DATE — November 25th from 6-8pm We're excited to invite you to the opening reception for ‘Makes Me Wanna Holla: Art, Death, Imprisonment’ by Dorothy Burge and Michelle Daniel Jones – a nationally touring exhibition that centers the voices and art of incarcerated individuals with the aim to bring awareness to the moral costs and injustices of the carceral system. Artists Burge and Jones will be in attendance for the opening reception and the exhibit will be displayed in our Chapel Gallery. We hope to see you there! This exhibit is presented through a partnership between the Nonviolence Institute and College Unbound.

"...Gentle work. Steadfast work. Life-saving work in those moments when life and shame and sorrow occlude our own light from our view, but there is still a clear-eyed loving person to beam it back. In our best moments, we are that person for another." We couldn't say it better ourselves 💯 The work of nonviolence is the work of magnifying and respecting each other's light. Join the conversation 💭 by getting involved in our community workshops, referring a high school student to our SEED program, or making a donation on our website!

Mark your calendars!! 🎉 Our annual Invest In Peace fundraiser is set for September 21st — the International Day of Peace — and you’re invited! We cannot wait to share more details with you in the coming weeks — plan on great music, delicious food, a room full of community and a handful of inspirational words 🕊️ Get your tickets today: bit.ly/44Jx4kr

“In this academy, the recruits were getting more extensive training, this time on the home turf of the Nonviolence Institute. This is where at-risk teens and their families learn nonviolence, where gang members seeking a different life find guidance, where the loved ones of those who’ve been injured or killed in violence find solace. Training at the Institute is a sign to the recruits that they are also a part of this community.” Thank you to Globe Rhode Island for this article featuring one of our many nonviolence training programs! https://lnkd.in/exvtQv6c

If you're interested in learning about nonviolence, empathetic listening and healing, uplifting your community and more, head over to our website and learn how to get involved with NVI! We offer community nonviolence workshops, organizational nonviolence trainings, nonviolence-focused job training program for high schoolers (SEED), crisis intervention, and more. Link in bio for the details 🔗

We’re launching our search for an Executive Director! We seek a creative leader who will provide stewardship and oversight to NVI’s Mission, Vision, Values, Principles, and Beloved Community. The Executive Director will work closely with our Board of Directors to carry out the organization's new strategic plan while continuing to be an effective model and community resource to prevent and respond to violence in Rhode Island and beyond. Apply today or share with someone that you think would be a great fit! We’re excited to meet you. For a full job description, follow the link below: bit.ly/3NOHRV4 #nonprofitleadership #executivedirector #nonprofit #rhodeisland

Executive Director Cedric Huntley Moves On [read his full letter with the link below] bit.ly/3CIcDZc "When making the decision to leave a place after 23 years of involvement, one doesn’t take the decision lightly —particularly when the mission is so meaningful and critical. But I am grateful for you — and for your steadfast belief in the power of nonviolence — and for all we have built together toward Dr. King’s vision for a Beloved Community." #nonviolenceinstitute #belovedcommunity