**Note: I am the VP of Public Relations for this organization**

Knowledge of the Proactive Enterprise, Inc. (KOPE) is a nonprofit offering several programs to enrich and enhance the community.  They have been the bellwether of the peace movement in Clayton County for several years.  Since launching the Peace 365 campaign in 2006, the organization has made several strides towards realizing peace in the community by reintroducing the nonviolent philosophy as an effective means of conflict resolution in the community.  In 2007, KOPE & Clayton County Parks and Recreation hosted the 1st Annual Peace Fest & Symposium where members of clergy, community leaders, and Clayton County Government officials attended the symposium to open the dialogue regarding community wholeness.  This was capped off by special performances by the dynamic Gospel duo Batiste, Bad Boy recording artist, Janelle Monae, & rapper Bo Hagen among several others.  KOPE has chosen September to celebrate Nonviolence Awareness and will be capped off by the 2nd Annual Clayton County Peace Fest & Symposium to be held at the Virginia Gray Recreation Center on September 20, 2008.

Location of the event:  The Virginia Gray Recreational Center – 1475 E. Fayetteville Rd., Riverdale, GA 30296

Date & Time:  9/20/2008 @ 3p

Cost:  FREE

For more information, please contact Akuba Torvikey at atorvikey@kopeinc.org