Who We Are
Since 2010, the Wilkinsburg Sanctuary Project for Peace (WSPP) has been working alongside many dedicated partners in our beloved Wilkinsburg in the great mission of saving our youth to save our community, as we lift up Wilkinsburg as a great community in which to live, work, study and worship. We are a dedicated and committed
inter-faith, grassroots, volunteer
effort to work and pray with all who desire peace on our streets regardless of faith tradition.
Project Peace
Project Peace is a service camp for youth and young adults ages 14 - 22 which takes place right after school lets out. The camp seeks to inspire youth and to beautify our community. Each youth is paid a generous stipend and a closing celebration for families is a true highlight!
Art and Talent Show for Peace
Once a year the Wilkinsburg Sanctuary Project for Peace challenges the youth of our community to create peace.
Youth in grades 6-12 submit artwork or perform in dance, rap, singing and poetry. All youth are given a $50 stipend for participating.
Martin Luther King Vigil
On Dr. Martin Luther King Day we gather together along with our inter-faith partners to pray for peace in our community and world. We also work to bring youth to this celebration so that the legacy of Dr. King can be passed on to the next generation of peace-makers.
Prayer Vigils
Throughout the year, we gather to pray for peace not only in our houses of worship, but out on the street.
Whenever there is a loss of life, the Wilkinsburg Community Chaplains gather for a prayer vigil with the community to provide comfort and hope.
Community Chaplains
Each chaplain is a licensed or ordained minister of a congregation in Wilkinsburg. Chaplains are credentialed by the Willkinsburg Police Department and participate in regular trainings. The mission of the chaplains is to provide a pastoral presence in response to a critical incident in our community resulting in serious injury or loss of life to the residents of Wilkinsburg. CLICK HERE
for more.
Pancakes for Peace
Once a year we gather religious, civic and community partners to a delicious breakfast to simply get to know one another. Networking is key to the work of peacemaking and Pancakes for Peace allows us to share with each other and gain new partners.
