August 12, 2025
Bergen County Earth Fest
May 18, 2025 Peace Islands participated in Earth Fest Overpeck, a vibrant community event celebrating sustainability and environmental awareness. Held at Overpeck County Park, the festival featured fun and educational
August 12, 2025
No Hate In NJ – Youth
April 5, 2025 Peace Islands Institute and Sky Academy Youth Center hosted a special session titled “No Hate in the Garden State” in Rochelle Park, NJ. This event was part
August 12, 2025
Annual Hate Crime Symposium Visit
September 17, 2024 Peace Islands Institute sponsored and attended the FBI Newark Citizens Academy Alumni Association’s annual Hate Crime Symposium in partnership with the FBI Newark Division. Held at the
July 10, 2025
In collaboration with Senator Johnson and Assemblywoman Shama Haider to Support Families in Need
Peace Islands Institute NJ proudly partnered with The Disabled Combat Veterans Youth Program (DCVYP) & Embrace Relief for a special Food Assistance Program this week at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church
July 29, 2024
Annual Fresh Meat Drive to St. Peters Haven
The Peace Islands Institute has traditionally collaborated with St. Peter’s Haven for this year’s annual meat drive on July 23, 2024. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to NJ Senator John
July 18, 2023
Paterson’s 3rd City of Water Day with Passaic River Coalition
PII was glad to partake in Paterson’s Third Annual City of Water Day, with its interns. The event served as a platform for environmental advocacy, community engagement, and fostering connections.
October 27, 2022
Fire Prevention Week Visit! – Wayne Fire Department
On the occasion of Fire Prevention Week, we visited the Wayne Fire Department to show our gratitude to the firefighters and thank them for their hard work! We had the
September 2, 2022
4th Annual Backpack Drive with FBINewarkCAAA and Embrace Relief
More than 1100 backpacks have been prepared for distribution for the 4th annual backpack drive, which we organized in cooperation with FBINewarkCAA and Embrace Relief! It was an honor to
July 19, 2022
The 2nd Annual Paterson City of Water Day!
City of Water Day Clean-Up Event! On July 16th, 2022, between 8AM -1AM, the Peace Island Institute took part in the Passaic River and Westside Park environmental clean-up event arranged
April 18, 2022
Food Truck Organizations! Assemblywoman Britnee Embrace Relief
Ramadan packages prepared in cooperation with Peace Islands Institute, Embrace Relief and Assemblywoman Britnee N. Timbarlake were distributed to those in need in low-income areas of New Jersey on two