A 'Peace' of News Webletter

Take a look at TKF's May 2008 Webletter! See some things that we have been doing, even watch interview clips with our TKF PeaceCorps Members. You can click on all the links and pictures! Don't forget to Forward to a Friend.

Assembly at Burbank Elementary

This March we held an assembly at Burbank Elementary speaking about the real effects of violence. TKF uses our story as well as hearing from a former gang member who has been shot and lived the prision life. He discusses how he has changed his life around and dedicated himself to helping kids choose to not make the same mistakes he did! These students get involved and ask many great questions. Then we created the canvas (pictured above) hanging in their school to help them remember the message shared. They were each able to place their handprint on this memorabilia to indicate their participation and promise to be a Peace maker in their home, school, and community. This is one of the 62 assemblies provided in 41 schools this year.

-Jenifer Finkelstein

Programs Coordinator

National News piece on NBC of Azim Khamisa - June 13, 2008

NBC film crew along with John Larson spent the morning with Azim Khamisa and TKF. They came and filmed parts from two Violence Impact Forum Assemblies at Parkway Middle School in San Diego last week. They spent the remainder of the day with Azim Khamisa and Ples Felix filming for a piece on MSNBC's "Making a difference". It will air Friday, June 13th on NBC as a tribute to fathers for Father's Day. Check your local listing for the times in your area and please tell a friend!

-Katie Bowles

Development Director

Perkins Elementary Sing "Remember Tariq"

Donna Pinto and Linda Williams teamed up to produce a new song "Remember Tariq." It was performed by the Perkins singers in honor of what would have been Tariq's 34th birthday on March 6th, 2008. Donna & Linda wrote the wonderful lyrics based on TKF's 6 key messages while Linda & Suzanne created a melody that captured the power of the song. See the proud musical talents of the Perkins TKF Singers!!! Listen to "Remember Tariq"

-Robin Hart

Programs Director

1st Grade Lockdown

"We had a lock down at our school one day because of a shooting just outside while my kids were on the playground. What hurts me most is that when I was that age I would have been devastated but instead I saw 6 year olds telling stories and so desensitized that no wonder 9 and 10 year olds are picking up guns and joining gangs."

-Cass Kabrich
1st grade teacher
King Chavez

Do you love TKF?

Are you interested in volunteering? If so, we have the perfect job for you! We are accepting table captains for our Planting Seeds of Hope Fundraising Lunch November 6th (there is no charge to attend the lunch). Table Captains help us spread the word by inviting 10 people to join them at their table for the event. Our Table Captains do not financially sponsor a table-they just invite others to come to this inspirational one-hour event! Email or Call Suzanne@tkf.org or Katie@tkf.org for more information.

Do you buy groceries at Ralphs, Jimbo's Naturally, or Food for Less?

Help out TKF using one of these stores community programs. It only takes a minute to help!

Each time you use your Ralph's Card up to 4% is donated to TKF and it doesn't cost you anything! Ralph's Community Contribution just select "Participant" and enter NPO#84922. (If you don't have your Ralph's card number just call 1(800) 660 9003.)

For Food 4 Less contact TKF to recieve your card.

If you shop at JIMBO's...Naturally! we are currently part of their "It's in the Bag" program and a 5 cent wooden nickel is given to TKF for every reusable bag you bring in and use there.

Warmly,

TKF

Don't forget to Forward to a Friend!