ROTARY DISTRICT 6600 PEACE SUMMIT 2024

YWCA Elyria was proud to co-sponsor this year’s local Rotary Peace Summit on Saturday, February 17th at Lorain County Community College for an epic in-person gathering aimed at fostering harmony and unity in our community.

“Freedom isn’t Free — Create Hope in the World” was a community event dedicated to peace through collaboration, conflict resolution, and multicultural awareness.

Plenary Speakers and Presenters included:

• Rev. Thomas Bowen, Director of Religious and Minority Affairs for Mayor Muriel Bowser, Washington D.C., on the importance of “Transformative Partnerships”

• Benedict Giamo, Professor Emeritus of American Studies, Notre Dame, on “What Does it Mean to Be an American?”

• Jen Miller, CEO, Ohio League of Women Voters on “Civic Engagement”

Workshop Topics included:

• “Renounce/Denounce” Youth Violence Intervention Program

• “You’re Not Hearing Me!” Intergenerational Dialogue

• “Culture Wars” Disinformation

• “Interfaith Dialogue” to Transformative Partnerships

  Additional details and reflection on the event, coming soon.