The Class of 2014/2015
Sergio Melgarejo was sponsored by The Resurrection Project. Sergio is a Peace Builder because he felt it was time to take the initiative to make positive changes in his Pilsen neighborhood.
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Peace Builder Stefany Rendon is a student at Vassar College. She was sponsored by Josephinum Academy. As a Peace Builder, Stefany believes in the power of community and that together, "we can change the world."
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Arielle Russell graduated from North Lawndale College Prep in June 2015. She was sponsored by North Lawndale College Prep. As a Peace Builder, Arielle wants to make peaceful changes both locally and internationally.
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Lizbeth Sanchez was sponsored by Telpochcalli Community Education Project. As a Peace Builder, Lizbeth wants to be part of a movement that creates positive change in our communities because "if we don't, who will?"
Lizbeth graduated from DePaul University and is a paralegal at the National Immigrant Justice Center. |
Corey Aaron Thomas was sponsored by Holy Family Ministries. As a Peace Builder, Corey believes peace is the only path to a better future, "and it starts right now with our youth."
Corey is a student at Western Michigan University. |
Edward White was co-sponsored by Family Focus Lawndale and the Foundation for Homan Square. As a Peace Builder, Edward is tired of "seeing violence as the number one topic in society, rather than achievement."
Edward is a driver with Illinois Medi-Car. |