The old corner hardware store became the perfect venue to teach our youth about commerce. From the old, independently owned business, Redeemer created the Peace Palace, a place to learn, and put into practice the acquired skills to participate in self-directed enterprise. The People on Bikes bike repair, partially housed in the Peace Palace, originated with the youth and directly rewards them for their ingenuity and hard work.

The Peace Palace is also home base for a year-round youth program led by young adult mentors. From reading and homework help to trying out the latest dance steps to experimenting with new video techniques, the youth program strives to appeal to diverse interests. Activities encourage artistic expression, build character, inspire dreams about the future, and develop civic engagement and life skills. Stimulating monthly themes such as technology, heroes or environment invite thoughtful discussion and discovery of a world outside the youths’ limited experience. Creating enterprise and peace in Harrison.

To learn more about the programs that we host in the Peace Palace, check out our youth programs page.