Community Peace Center of Central Washington

09/09/2026

Strong communities are shaped by the many cultures, experiences, and stories that make them who they are. This month, we’re celebrating the Hispanic and Latino communities whose traditions, stories, and leadership are woven into the fabric of Yakima and Kittitas counties. These stories are part of our shared history and essential to the future we’re building together!

08/18/2026

Registration is now open for fall 2026 Professional Mediation Training (PMT) at the Community Peace Center!

If you’re interested in helping people navigate conflict, strengthen communication, and find meaningful paths forward, this 40-hour hybrid training is a great place to start. You’ll build practical mediation skills through a combination of online learning and hands-on, in-person practice.

Registration is open through September 30. The online course opens October 8.
In-person sessions: October 16, 23, 30 & November 6 from 12:00pm–4:30pm

Ready to take the next step toward becoming a mediator? Learn more and register at www.cpcocw.org/training/

08/10/2026

Want some news about peace? . . . The CPC summer e-Newsletter is going out this week! If you're not already on the list, you can sign up here: https://cpcocw.myflodesk.com/odahy5r5z5

07/27/2026

On National Parents' Day, we recognize the care, dedication, and strength that parents and caregivers show every day while working to support and protect their children. 💜

For parents experiencing abuse, navigating safety can come with unique challenges. Many may be balancing their own safety with concerns about their children’s well-being, while making decisions that are deeply personal to their family’s circumstances.

If you’re a parent or caregiver who is concerned about your safety or your children’s safety, support is available.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers free, confidential support 24/7 to help parents explore options, create safety plans, and connect with resources.
You are not alone. Call 800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at thehotline.org.

06/24/2026

03/11/2026

They happen with skill.

The Community Peace Center’s Professional Mediation Training is designed for people who want to build those skills!

This 40-hour hybrid training combines guided online learning during the week with in-person Friday sessions focused on practice, coaching, and real-world application. Participants learn the foundations of facilitative mediation and how to:

• slow down tense conversations
• listen and reflect beyond positions
• surface underlying interests and needs
• guide people toward their own workable solutions

Registration for our Spring cohort is now open.
Learn more and register here: www.cpcocw.org/training/

02/28/2026

You can feel it when the meeting ends.

No one raised their voice or slammed a door. However, people pack up quickly. Two coworkers who used to chat avoid eye contact. Later that afternoon, a "polite" email goes out. Yet, it feels like something is going on under the surface.
Someone copies HR “just to keep everyone in the loop.”

Sound familiar?

Most conflict doesn’t explode.
It erodes.

It can show up as silence that wasn’t there before, sarcasm that passes as humor, side conversations after a group conversation, and emails drafted, reread, and rewritten three times.

And slowly, trust erodes.

What if someone in that room knew how to slow it down, to name what’s actually happening without blame, to create structure when things feel tense, and guide the conversation toward clarity instead of escalation?

Registration for our spring Professional Mediation Training is open! If you’re ready to build mediation skills, the kind that help you facilitate structured, solution-focused conversations, sign up here: https://cpcocw.org/training/

02/21/2026

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⚖️ Today is World Day of Social Justice. While it sounds like a big, international concept, social justice starts right here at home in the Kittitas County.

In a small, semi-rural county like ours, social justice means ensuring that everyone—from our seasonal workers to our longtime residents—has a fair shot at a good life. It’s about building a community where your zip code or your job doesn't determine your access to basic dignity.

What does Social Justice look like in Kittitas County?
Housing for All: Ensuring our teachers, service workers, and young families can actually afford to live in the towns where they work.

Healthcare Access: Supporting our rural clinics so that "care" isn't a two-hour drive away.

Worker Dignity: Advocating for fair wages and safe conditions for the people who power our local economy.

Environmental Equity: Protecting our water and land for future generations of Kittitas County residents.

Social justice isn’t just a slogan; it’s the work of making sure no one in our county is left behind. When we lift the floor for the most vulnerable among us, we build a sturdier foundation for everyone.

Let’s keep working toward a Kittitas County that works for everyone.

02/05/2026

Feeling the love this ! 💛 Thank you Yakima Valley Community Foundation for celebrating peacebuilding, mediation, and violence prevention in our community!

Yakima Valley Community Foundation shows up for our region by investing in the people and programs that make Yakima Valley stronger, safer, and more connected. Thank you for your unwavering commitment! Yakima Valley Community Foundation

This we’re recognizing the Community Peace Center of Central Washington for empowering community members with mediation, restorative justice, and youth programs like Walk About Yakima. By helping people resolve conflict, build stronger relationships, and prevent violence, they make our community safer and more just.

Thank you, Community Peace Center, for your steady work toward peace and understanding.