Pathways 2 Peace

What a beautiful day of community, connection, and smiles at our Summer Read-Out at Chestnut Street Park!

Pathways 2 Peace would like to sincerely thank everyone who came out, showed support, helped organize, volunteered, encouraged the children, and made this event such a success. Seeing families gathered together, children enjoying books, laughter on the playground, and the community showing up for our youth is exactly what this work is all about.

A special thank you to Perry Memorial Library for partnering with us to promote reading and literacy, and to BNA Ice for helping make the day even sweeter with treats for the kids. 🍧

We are grateful for every parent, child, volunteer, community supporter, and partner who believes in building peace, empowering youth, and creating safe spaces where our children can learn, play, and grow.

This is what community looks like.
This is what support feels like.
This is Pathways 2 Peace. 💚

Pathways 2 Peace recently had the honor of participating in Rewire CPT training, presented by Roca and sponsored by the NC Office of Violence Prevention at the NC Governor's Crime Commission

This training deepened our understanding of trauma, brain science, and behavior-change frameworks that are essential to effective Community Violence Intervention work.

We are committed to building regional partnerships and being good stewards of every opportunity to serve Vance County and beyond.

🌎✨ Celebrate Earth Day with Us, Vance County! ✨🌎

Pathways 2 Peace is honored to be part of a meaningful community celebration, and we would love to see you there!

Join us at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market for an afternoon filled with connection, creativity, and family-friendly fun.

🌱 Hands-on Earth Day activities
📚 Storytime & Bookmobile access
🌼 Interactive experiences for all ages
🤝 Opportunities to connect with local organizations making an impact

This special event is made possible by amazing community partners like NC Cooperative Extension and Perry Memorial Library, all working together to uplift and inspire our community.

🗓 Wednesday, April 22nd
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 210 Southpark Dr., Henderson, NC

At Pathways 2 Peace, we believe growth starts with community, connection, and care for the world around us. This is a perfect opportunity to come together and celebrate all three.

👉 Bring your family
👉 Invite a friend
👉 Share this post to spread the word

Let’s show up, support, and celebrate Earth Day—together.

Come join us! READ IN!!

🎙️ This Morning on WIZS Radio: Pathways 2 Peace in Action! 🎙️

Earlier today, P2P founder Charles Turrentine Jr. was joined by Dispatch editor Gary Band and local business leaders Tasha Fritz and Roy Brown Jr. for a powerful conversation on WIZS, recapping the recent Data-to-Action Workshop held at Vance-Granville Community College.

The mission was clear: We have the data – now what do we do with it?

Over two days, community members came together to share stories, analyze data, and identify the root causes of violence in our area:
🔹 Poverty
🔹 Broken homes
🔹 Absenteeism

💬 “The time to act is now,” Charles said, as he laid out P2P’s next steps — from mentorship and peer support to resource hubs and community events like our June 25 Community Read-In with Perry Memorial Library.

Highlights from this morning’s show:
✨ Tasha Fritz spoke on the power of believing in ourselves and each other.
✨ Roy Brown Jr. shared how peer support and early intervention can change lives.
✨ Gary Band reminded us it’s not always about more programs — it’s about stronger connections.

We’re not just talking about change — we’re building it.

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TownTalk: Pathways 2 Peace Workshop Takes Aim At Root Causes Of Violence, Violent Crime - WIZS In its very title, the Data-To-Action workshop that took place earlier this month clearly states the mission: We have a lot of data - now, what do we do about it? Over the course of a day and a half, close to 20 participants from a cross-section of the community shared stories, analyzed data and

✅ A Look Back: Pathways to Peace Systems Mapping Workshop
A couple weeks ago, we gathered at Vance-Granville Community College for a powerful Data-to-Action workshop hosted by Pathways to Peace.

Community leaders, service providers, and residents came together to dig deep into the systems that impact our lives every day — from housing and healthcare to education and mental health. Through causal loop mapping, we identified patterns, root causes, and opportunities to make real change.

This was more than a meeting — it was the beginning of a movement to build a more connected, resilient, and peaceful community.

Thank you to everyone who showed up and contributed. The work continues, and we’re just getting started. 💪🏽