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Background: Rachel Allen is cofounder and director of the Peace and Justice Institute (PJI) at Valencia College. Among her many accomplishments, she’s presented a credible pathway to peace at a high-level forum at the United Nations in 2018 and has been noted as one of the people making a difference in Central Florida by the Orlando Sentinel.
Through her work with PJI, she aims to develop and nurture an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment on campus and within the Central Florida community - one where conflict leads to growth and transformation.
Each year, PJI offers a robust calendar of events and courses to students, employees and the public. Through its programming, PJI encourages campus conversations about topics including racial justice, hunger in America, sexual identity, the search for happiness, sustainability, nonviolence, economic inequality and poverty.
10 events that support good causes in Ocala/Marion County
Ocala Star-Banner
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Sneakers & S mores 2021: This fundraiser supports Take Stock in Children, a mentoring/scholarship program of the Public Education Foundation of Marion County. It will be a virtual event this year. Participants will run/walk at their own pace between Jan. 16 and Jan. 30. Registration is $30 for adults and $25 for kids. Visit https://sneakersandsmores2021.eventbrite.com
Soup For Scholars - Soup-A-Thon: The Woman s Club of Dunnellon will host its annual Soup-A-Thon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 6 at the clubhouse, 11756 Cedar St. Proceeds benefit club s scholarship program. This is takeout only. Cost is $8 for two 12-ounce containers or $10 for three. Many varieties of soups, plus homemade baked goods for purchase. For more information, call or text Judy at 256-8608.
Ocala Star-Banner
Causes is the Star-Banner s weekly listing of fundraising events. Send items to calendar@starbanner.com and write Causes in the message line.
Sneakers & S mores 2021: This fundraiser supports Take Stock in Children, a mentoring/scholarship program of the Public Education Foundation of Marion County. It will be a virtual event this year. Participants will run/walk at their own pace between Jan. 16 and Jan. 30. Registration is $30 for adults and $25 for kids. Visit https://sneakersandsmores2021.eventbrite.com
Elvis: Era of a King: This fundraiser concert for Habitat for Humanity will be held 6:15-9 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St., Ocala. Elvis tribute artist Cote Deonath spotlights all four eras of Elvis. Special appearance from Buddy Holly and Ed Sullivan starring George Trullinger. Visit www.habitatocala.org/elvisconcert and https://www.csculturalcenter.com/cote-deonath-as-elvis./
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