The Ripple Effect Education

This time of year, there are many wonderful traditions and holidays happening. It's beautiful to take part in and witness holiday celebrations in our own communities, and around the world. We hope that, however you are celebrating or have been celebrating this month, that you continue to be filled with peace, joy, laughter, happiness, and the warmth of the holiday season. Happy holidays, from TREE. ✨

Our office will be closed for the holidays as of Saturday, December 21 and will re-open on Monday, January 6. We look forward to seeing you in the new year! 🕊️

As a non-profit organization, we are so appreciative of donations we receive from community members. Your donations help us bring our programs into even more workplaces, classrooms, communities, and beyond, empowering adults, youth, and children to build peace and transform conflicts in their own lives. Donate today so that you can help us advance peace tomorrow by visiting the link in our bio!

Calling all Waterloo Region K-8 educators! Are you ready to bring conflict resolution skills into your classroom in a fun, activity-based way in the new year? Our 5-week workshop series is designed to help your students learn practical skills to tackle conflict in healthy ways, build positive relationships, and more. Register NOW for Winter Series 1 of our Classroom Workshops! Visit our website or the link in our bio to learn more and sign up today!

Happening TOMORROW - we would love to have you join us at this community event being held in support of TREE. Hope to see you at Button Factory Arts tomorrow at 8pm for Being the Peace: Celebrating the Divine in All Creation✨

'Tis the season for giving, and for non-profit and charitable organizations like us, your support means the world. We quite literally could not do our work of conflict resolution, peace building, and social justice education in workplaces, schools, and beyond without the support of generous donations from our community. If you're looking for a way to give back this holiday season, please consider donating to The Ripple Effect Education at the link in our bio 💚

"We rise by lifting others" ~ Robert Ingersoll Over the past few months, we've shared our love for some of the organizations in our community that are making a difference in a big way! Now it's your turn! Tag an organization or indvidual that's making a difference and tell us why they're so great. Then make sure to share, like, and follow all these organizations to show your support.

December 10 is known as Human Rights Day, the anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations. As a peacebuilding organization, upholding the human rights and dignity of all individuals and uplifting those who often have their human rights challenged is one of our core values. Part of building and advancing peace is understanding how we can work to ensure that no one is left behind or excluded in the expression and experience of human rights. How are you recognizing Human Rights Day today?

Looking for some great holiday gifts for the peace builders in your life? We've got you covered! Check out our NEW cozy hoodies and beanies, our fan-favourite t-shirt, TREE mug (perfect for your workplace coffee break!), and more! If you'd like to purchase any of these items, please contact Laurel at laurel@therippleeffecteducation.ca to arrange purchase and pickup at our TREE office, located at the Kindred Centre for Peace Advancement in Waterloo. Please note that we are only able to accept payments via cash or e-transfer, and that all orders must be picked up in-person. We'd love it if you shared this post with your networks, too! Thank you for your support💚 P.S. - A special thank you to Civilian Screen Printing for making our TREE clothing come to life!

We're very pleased to share about this wonderful community event that is being held in support of TREE! Being the Peace: Celebrating the Divine in All Creation, is an open mic coffeehouse drawing inspiration from music, poetry, and sacred scriptures from all wisdom traditions and philosophies that can help us (re)member our shared humanity and the sanctity of all creation. All are welcome on December 15, 8pm-9:30pm at Button Factory Arts. If you would like to share something at the event, please email Ehaab Abdou at ehaab.abdou@mail.mcgill.ca ASAP. If you are able, donations will be collected at the event in support of TREE. Our deep thanks and gratitude to Ehaab for your generous support of TREE in putting together this lovely event!