Center for Conflict Resolution

Rise for Peace 2025

Rise for Peace Breakfast

Funds raised help people right here in Kansas City create non-violent solutions and restore relationships.

Ambassador of Peace Opportunity

Ambassadors of Peace commit to filling a table (10 total seats) and sharing their story of what CCR’s mission means to them personally or to the community. You’ll reach out to friends, colleagues, and your network to join you. The event is free to attend, but guests will be invited to donate any amount.

Read to sign up? Click the event page button to register online (there is no charge, but donations are always welcome). We’ll provide you with information and tips to help you succeed in this key role.

Questions? Contact Ann Van Zee, Development Officer at avanzee@ccrk.org or call 816-375-8484.

Sponsorship Opportunities

As a Rise For Peace sponsor, you’ll inspire hundreds of attendees to create a safer, more just and peaceful community for everyone in our region. Sponsorship levels include benefits and opportunities to connect with our audience and supporters. And we’re happy to discuss how a customized package could meet your engagement goals. Sponsorship at all levels includes breakfast and reserved seats for you and your guests. Submit your commitment by October 10th to be acknowledged in the printed program.

Ready to invest in this transformative work? Click the event page button to register and pay online. If you need to be invoiced for payment, please email Ann Van Zee, Development Officer at avanzee@ccrk.org

Select “Get Tickets” on the event page to choose and purchase your sponsorship package.

  • Generous support at this level can significantly expand our trainings, services, and resources to reach more youth, adults, and community partners in the Kansas City region.

    Benefits: opportunity for remarks from leadership verbal recognition during the event, premium logo/name placement on event signage and marketing materials including website, emails, social and traditional media channels. Includes 2 tables (20 seats).

  • This support can help local students and teachers access conflict resolution and restorative discipline training workshops.

    Benefits: verbal recognition during the event, premium logo/name placement on event signage and marketing materials including website, emails, social and traditional media channels. Includes 2 tables (20 seats).

  • This investment can help residents and staff of the Transition Center of Kansas City with onsite conflict management and life skills classes to successfully reintegrate into society.

    Benefits: logo/name placement on event signage and marketing materials including website, emails, social and traditional media channels. Includes 1 table (10 seats).

  • This contribution can support landlords and tenants with no-cost mediation sessions to peacefully resolve differences.

    Benefits: logo/name placement on event signage and marketing materials including website, emails, social and traditional media channels. Includes 1 table (10 seats).

  • This support helps more people learn skills to respectfully manage interpersonal conflicts at home, work, or out in the community.

    Benefits: name placement on event signage and marketing materials including website and emails. Includes 5 seats.

Select “Get Tickets” on the event page, then choose Ambassador of Peace Package.

Download a 1-page handout with more detailed information on how to make the most of this key role.