Thanks to all 29 of our great volunteers who came out to help put on the "Whatever you speak, you are welcome" UC Village International Festival and Potluck. Budget cuts were forcing the Village staff to cancel the annual welcome back event for resident Berkeley students and their families. But Project Peace came to the rescue to make the first ever International Potluck and Festival possible. Volunteers helped to set up and run game and art booths for younger kids, coordinate the international potluck for families, facilitate dodge-ball for older kids, and even administer the launch of a book exchange program. For many residents who are often mired in their studies, or who are new to Berkeley or even the U.S., this gathering of neighbors was a great event to meet new people and reduce the sense of isolation that student families can often feel, thereby fulfilling Project Peace's goal to "cultivate better communities." Even though twice as many people turned out to help as we had hoped for, we could have used more hands - so we hope to see you in future years as we continue to partner with the UC Village.
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