National Youth Violence Prevention Week 2025: BERKS 4PEACE 2025!
Berks County, PA
April 28 – May 5, 2025
The Berks4Peace Campaign is proud to host National Youth Violence Prevention Week (NYVPW), a time when communities across the country come together to educate, inspire, and advocate for an end to youth violence. Rooted in collective trauma, Berks4Peace brings together local youth, community organizations, and stakeholders to foster solutions that value inclusivity,
equity, and healing.
Berks Youth Violence Prevention Roundtable
Formed in September 2021, the Berks Youth Violence Prevention Roundtable is a coalition of youth organizations, activists, and leaders committed to creating safe environments for all children. The Roundtable’s initiatives are rooted in community-based solutions that address the systemic causes of violence, while fostering a culture of safety, inclusivity, and justice. The first Berks Peace Campaign launched in 2022, and this annual event continues to grow, uniting communities to take a stand against violence and empower youth. The Berks4Peace Campaign aligns with the national effort to empower youth, educate communities, and foster social change.
About Berks4Peace Youth Violence Prevention Week (NYVPW):
Observed from April 28 to May 5, 2025, NYVPW focuses on education, awareness, and
advocacy through creative and engaging activities. With the theme "Building Communities:
Together for Peace and Equity with our Youth Leading the Future"
Focus 1: Empowering young leaders to take charge of social, environmental, and systemic
challenges in their communities.
● Youth activism and advocacy
● Cultivating leadership skills
● Using art and storytelling as tools for change
Focus 2: Building connections across diverse cultures and fostering inclusivity to prevent
violence.
● Addressing racism, sexism, and classism
● Celebrating diversity through art, music, and dialogue
● Promoting restorative justice in schools and communities
2025 Berks4Peace Schedule of Events
Friday, April 25
Alvernia Cabaret
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Francis Hall Theatre, Alvernia University
Monday, April 28
1200 Block Perkiomen Cleanup
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: 1200 Block of Perkiomen Ave
Tuesday, April 29
Poetry4Peace
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
Wednesday, April 30
Dance4Peace
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: City Hall Steps, 201 Washington Street
Thursday, May 1
Berks Youth Summit
Time & Location: TBD
Saturday, May 2
Pandora Healing Garden Memorial Event
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sunday May 3 -
Walk/Run for Dreamers
Schlegel Park - 100 East Wyomissing Blvd.
Time: 10:00 AM
Monday, May 5
Youth Advocacy Day
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg
Register Here
Get Involved with Berks4Peace
Whether you’re a student, educator, community leader, or local business, there are many ways to
support the campaign:
● Educate & Inform: Host a workshop, sponsor an event, or donate resources.
● Empathize & Connect: Empower youth leaders, connect with local schools, and build
coalitions.
● Engage & Unite in Action: Volunteer for events and join committees.
● Spread Positivity: Share the message using #Berks4Peace on social media.
● Organize a Random Act of Culture Dance Info and video here:
Berks4Peace Random Act of Culture Dance
Reading City Hall participate video : City of Reading Random Act of Culture Dance
Together, we can transform lives and make our communities safer for future generations.
For more information or to get involved, contact:
Edna Garcia-Dipini
📞 484-529-4346
📧 [email protected]
Follow and share our campaign:
Instagram: @Berks4Peace
Additional Information and Press Coverage
● Berks Youth Summit: Preventing Gun Violence (WFMZ)
● Reading’s Berks4Peace Walk to Stop Violence (Reading Eagle)
● Hundreds Join Reading Peace Walk (WFMZ)