"Peace is not the absence of fear and violence. Peace is achieved by reconstructing systems, policies, and practices that lead to fear and violence."
- Dr. Pauline Lloyd
Programs
Common Cause, Common Sense: Uncommon Resolve
Framed in economic justice, Common Cause, Common Sense, Uncommon Resolve examines current and proposed public policy impacting women, veterans, and youth. It provides a policy tool to facilitate informed, civic engagement, civil discourse, am impactful collaborations.
Stories of Progress, Affirmation, and Resilience (SPAR)
SPAR is a celebration of the contributions of everyday people- locally, nationally, and internationally. With annual themes that honor the life and legacies of women, veterans, and youth, Islay Walden Education SPAR events honoring ordinary people who made an extraordinary impact.
Humanistic Ecumenical Interfaith Reasoning (HEIR Project)
Promoting culture, conversation, and cuisine, the HEIR Project provides intercultural and interfaith engagement among clergy, students, and moral leaders from different faith traditions. The HEIR Project is designed to promote understanding, respect, and unity across faith traditions. HEIR does not attempt to convert or proselytize; rather, it supports cultural, conversational, and culinary exchange.
The Member Only RNB Club curates a literary, economic, and entrepreneurial experience through the lens of some of the most influential authors. a $2000.00 value, member enjoy meaningful networking events, VIP access to author appearances, quarterly member gatherings, discounted access to financial and business infrastructure courses and much more. The RNB promotes life long love reading, sustainable economic and financial practices, and generational entrepreneurial mindset.