Since 2005, BAY-Peace has been empowering youth to become leaders in the movement against the systemic racism and violence that have wreaked havoc on our communities for hundreds of years. The inhumane and increasingly militarized tactics by police and law enforcement have since posed an urgent threat to the health and safety of our Black and Brown bodies and especially youth. 

We believe that through training youth impacted by violence as leaders in the arts, education and community organizing, we can build better alternatives one classroom and one creation at a time. Help us center their leadership and voices as we support them in creating transformative art work that not only aids in their own healing but also inspires the community at large. We honor the inherent value in the energy that youth organizers offer in support of grassroots efforts. 

To help fundraise for our leadership development programs, we've collectively created an assortment of swag & stationary centering community based voices and values. With your BAY-Peace donation, receive your gift of choice to symbolize your own commitment in building  a better community, peace, healing and justice for our youth!

Thank you to our collaborators! Oakland based artisans Keez Designs and  Geoknotic.