Each year, the Peace Builder Awards are an opportunity to nominate individuals, groups, and organizations that have dedicated their efforts to strengthening community. After careful consideration the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center’s Board of Directors has chosen the winners of the 14th Annual Peace Builder Awards.
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Whatcom Co - The Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center (WDRC), 10th Annual Compete for a Cause Cribbage Tournament was held Saturday, September 10th in the Boundary Bay Brewery Beer Garden. With 75 competitors of all ages and skill levels, participants played 3 round robin games, followed by an exciting 5 round elimination bracket.
Read MoreWander Brewing and the Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center have teamed up to offer an alternative to the traditional Whatcom County distance race fundraiser.
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In the final month and a half of my term, our youth program volunteer, Sierra, and I had the opportunity to serve a group of elementary school boys. These students were referred because they were having difficulty recognizing the impact of their behavior on the school environment. Their teachers and counselors hoped the Dispute Resolution Center could help teach the boys self-awareness, anger management and positive communication skills
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During a few recent moments of quiet reflection, I attempted to put pen to paper to capture some thoughts about the dynamic and distressing events locally, nationally, and globally. As the Director of an organization with a mission rooted in peace, I feel compelled to reach out to you.
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