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About Us
Our Mission
The Topeka Center for Peace and Justice’s mission is to promote justice and peace through education and action for social change by working with individuals and organizations in the greater Topeka community.
It organizes programs that appeal to a wide audience and that empower people. It networks with other organizations, congregations, and community groups.
Core Vision
Guided by the principles of Restorative Justice, the Topeka Center for Peace and Justice envisions a world where people everywhere live in harmony.
Guiding Principals
We believe:
- Justice is multi-dimensional and systemic.
- In embracing principles of restorative justice.
- Tolerance, acceptance and coexistence are critical to create harmony.
- In engaging diverse individuals and organizations through cooperation and collaboration toward local advocacy and international remedies.
- In non-violent approaches to problems.
Board of Directors
Don Anderson
Daniel Benson
Dale Fooshee
Sally Fronsman-Cecil
Oliver Green
Joe Kutter
Jim McCollough
Betty Nelson
Trudy Racine
Patrick Yancey
Carolyn ZimmermanExecutive Director
Bill Beachy
In addition to opportunities for adults, emphasis is placed on Topeka’s children – especially through the annual Peace Camp. You are invited to participate in this work. Please contact us for further information.
The TOPEKA CENTER FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE works for justice and peace through education and action for social change.The TOPEKA CENTER FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE is a Kansas non-profit tax-exempt organization founded in 1986 as the Topeka Peace Resource Center.The TOPEKA CENTER FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE is self-supporting with much of its financial base generated from individuals’ contributions. It also receives support from grants and program registration fees.