September 24, 2026
7th Annual Peace Festival: Celebrating Unity, Culture and Community
Hundreds of people came together on September 19, 2026, at Milton A. Votee Park in
February 2, 2026
14th Annual Public Safety Appreciation Dinner Celebrates Service, Partnership, and Community
Peace Islands Institute proudly hosted its 14th Annual Public Safety Appreciation Dinner, an evening dedicated
September 30, 2025
Peace Islands Institute Hosts the 6th Annual Peace Festival
Peace Islands Institute proudly hosted the 6th Annual Peace Festival at Milton A.
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) &
May 18, 2025
Bergen County Earth Fest
Peace Islands participated in Earth Fest Overpeck, a vibrant community event celebrating sustainability and environmental
May 8, 2025
Teacher Appreciation Dinner
On Thursday, May 8th, Peace Islands Institute hosted a special Teacher Appreciation Dinner at its
April 6, 2025
Interfaith Youth Leaders DC Trip
April 6–7, 2025 A group of passionate young leaders joined Peace Islands Institute for an
April 5, 2025
Youth Leadership Education DC Trip
April 5–7, 2025 Young participants from Peace Islands Institute took part in the Youth Leadership
April 5, 2025
No Hate In NJ – Youth
Peace Islands Institute and Sky Academy Youth Center hosted a special session titled "No Hate
February 13, 2025
13th Annual Public Safety Appreciation Dinner: Celebrating Heroes and Building Bridges of Peace
At Peace Islands Institute (PII), we believe in the transformative power of recognition and gratitude.
December 7, 2024
Holiday Gift Distribution
December 7-30, 2024 Peace Islands Institute was honored to host our annual Holiday Gift Distribution,
November 9, 2024
Volunteer Meet & Greet
The Peace Islands Institute organized an evening gathering to bring volunteers together, foster connections, and
September 29, 2024
Luncheon Event @ Abundant Life Worship Center
We had a wonderful time attending the Luncheon Event at Abundant Life Worship Center. The
September 17, 2024
Annual Hate Crime Symposium Visit
Peace Islands Institute sponsored and attended the FBI Newark Citizens Academy Alumni Association’s annual Hate
September 8, 2024
2024 Peace Festival
Our traditional bike and walk event has evolved into a grand "Peace Festival" that celebrates
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
June 26, 2024
Peace Festival is Coming Up!
Our traditional bike and walk event has evolved into a grand "Peace Festival" that celebrates
May 20, 2024
12th Annual Public Safety Appreciation Dinner at Hilton
Highlights from the 12th Annual Public Safety Appreciation Dinner on February 22, 2024, at the
May 9, 2024
Awards and Proclamations
Silver Sponsor Award We were honored for our community service at the FBI Newark Citizens
March 19, 2024
The Annual Women’s History Month Celebration
The Peace Islands Institute hosted its annual “Women’s History Month Celebration” on March 19, 2022
January 15, 2024
12th Annual Public Safety Appreciation Dinner
We are excited to announce our twelfth annual Public Safety Appreciation Dinner, taking place on
October 18, 2023
Peace Islands Institute’s Hispanic Heritage Month Dinner’23
Last Friday, October 13th, Peace Islands Institute took the initiative to shine a spotlight on
October 18, 2023
The Resilient Spirit of the 4th Bike and Walk
When communities come together with a shared purpose, even the most unpredictable challenges can be
October 8, 2023
The Annual “Pedal for Peace” Bike & Walk Event
The Annual Peace Festival also known as Bike and Walk: Pedal for Peace event held
August 1, 2023
4TH Annual Bike & Walk! Pedal for Peace
Peace Islands Institute (PII) is organizing an event on September 23rd in observance of International
July 31, 2023
Pedal for Peace – Fourth Annual Bike and Walk Event
We are coming together at Saddle River County Park on September 30 at 9:30 am
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
March 20, 2023
11th Annual Public Safety Appreciation Dinner Was a Huge Success!
We want to express our sincerest thanks and appreciation to all of the participants who
February 21, 2023
11th Public Safety Appreciation Dinner now on March 9!
Originally, we had planned to hold the Public Safety Appreciation Dinner on February 22. However,
January 3, 2023
Dialog Workshop & Training for Our Volunteers
Peace Islands Institute volunteers continue to improve themselves with many workshops and trainings every year!
January 3, 2023
Save the Date! Public Safety Appreciation Dinner
We are excited to announce our eleventh annual Public Safety Appreciation Dinner, taking place on
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
October 24, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at PII Office!
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) is a month that celebrates history, culture, and the
October 24, 2022
International Festival of Language and Culture 2022!
Came together to celebrate and understand different cultures at IFLC 2022 on October 16. More
September 7, 2022
Art of Living Together
We were happy to host you on the opening day of the Art of Living
September 7, 2022
Pedal for Peace – Bike and Walk Event
We are coming together at Saddle River Park on September 10 at 9 am for
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,
August 12, 2022
Pedal for Peace! Annual Bike and Walk Event
Peace Islands Institute (PII) is proud to announce the third annual “Pedal for Peace”, Bike
July 19, 2022
The 2nd Annual Paterson City of Water Day!
On July 16th, 2022, between 8AM -1AM, the Peace Island Institute took part in the
April 23, 2022
Passaic County Dialogue Dinner
On April 23, 2022, we had the opportunity to host our local neighbors and friends
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.
April 9, 2022
Bergen County Dialogue Iftar Program
On April 9, 2022, we had the opportunity to host our local neighbors and friends
March 30, 2022
10th Public Safety Appreciation Dinner – PII Awards Ceremony | 2022
More than 200 participants attended Peace Islands Institute ’s 10th Public Safety Appreciation Dinner. It
March 20, 2022
We Celebrated Women History Month Together!
PII celebrated Women's History Month with its valuable guests! We held our event on Saturday,
February 22, 2020
Interfaith Gathering at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
Members had a wonderful evening at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church on Wednesday, Mar. 4th. Our
February 22, 2020
Multi-Faith Concert For Peace
Peace Islands Institute organized its very first Multi-Faith Concert for Peace on February 22nd, 2020
April 30, 2019
6th Annual Abraham Interfaith Lunch
Peace Islands Institute was invited to Chatham United Methodist Church for the 6th Annual Abraham
December 6, 2017
Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner 2017
Peace Islands Institute honored four public safety leaders at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights on December
December 7, 2015
Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner 2015
In early December 2015, Peace Islands Institute honored eight law enforcement leaders in Morristown, opening
November 17, 2014
4th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner
Peace Islands Institute honored eight law enforcement professionals at the Hyatt Morristown on November 17,
December 5, 2013
3rd Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner
More than 150 guests attended the 3rd Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner at the Hyatt
November 14, 2012
Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner 2012
More than 150 guests gathered at the Sheraton Edison on November 14, 2012, to honor
April 28, 2011
Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner 2011
The first dinner in the series: the Interfaith Dialog Center honored seven law enforcement and