Boston

Peace First began its work in Boston and has worked in over 60 schools in nearly every neighborhood in the city since 1992. To date, Peace First has served over 30,000 students, teachers, volunteers, and family members in the Boston.

“Here in Boston, Peace First (schools)…are remarkable examples of safe, productive learning environments. I am proud to voice my support for Peace First and to help further the Peace First mission to give more students in Boston the tools they need to succeed.”

Dr. Carol R. Johnson Superintendent, Boston Public Schools

Partner Schools

Mission Grammar School
94 St. Alphonsus Street Roxbury, MA 02120
Partner since 1993

Oliver W. Holmes School
40 School Street Dorchester, MA 02124
Partner since 2007

For more information on Peace First Boston, please contact Alicia Guevera at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

New York

Peace First opened its third regional office in New York in 2005, and it has already reached several milestones in a short time. To date, Peace First New York and has served over 5,000 elementary and middle school students.

“The combination of Peace First’s mission and the execution of their program is a powerful force for change… I look forward to their expansion in more schools.”-Joel Klein Chancellor, The New York City Department of Education

Partner Schools

PS 84
32 W 92nd Street New York, NY 10025 
Partner since 2008

MS584
130 Rochester Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11213
Partner Since 2011

PS 335
130 Rochester Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11213
Partner since 2010

For more information on Peace First New York, please contact Alicia Guevera at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Los Angeles

Peace First Los Angeles has worked in elementary schools and provided training and technical assistance opportunities to schools and community partners since 2001. To date, Peace First has reached over 20,000 students in Los Angeles through our school-based work and community trainings.

“Peace First has given us the foundation in order to improve academically. If you’re not able to reach students, if they are literally not in the classroom (because of behavior) they can’t achieve. Peace First has decreased the office traffic. We are keeping them in the classroom so that they achieve and soar! Peace First is part of that. You helped us get to that point.” -Marcia Reed Principal, 186th Street School

Partner Schools

Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet
3875 Dublin Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90008
Partner since 2004

186th Street School
1581 West 186th Street Gardena, CA 90248
Partner since 2005

Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School
1260 West 36th Place Los Angeles, CA 90248
Partner since 2010

For more information on Peace First Los Angeles, please contact Tal Gilad at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .