Jeannette Rankin Peace Party

Auctions and music brought Missoulians to the Missoula county fairgrounds for the Jeanette Rankin peace center’s annual fundraiser, the peace party.  One u-m student enjoys the impact her work at the peace center has on the community.

Jessica Jewell, the assistant executive director, helped organize the event. It brings in money so the center can put on workshops and community events through the year, which spread peace through education and care packages.

“You know in college we have to work, and if I’m going to do that, I’d rather do that in a way that gives back and does something positive for the world around me as well as helping build great skills.” Jewell said.

According to staff the auctions set the peace party apart from Missoula’s other fundraisers.

Written and edited by Tina Brennan

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