PEACE Mission

To equip and empower people and communities through the education and support of projects that bring hope, increase health, security, and improve their lives

PEACE Vision

Bringing hope, security, and improving communities and peoples lives by supporting solutions to identical problems that affect people all around the globe and here at home. We support projects that include but not limited to leadership training, CPR training and medical services, feminine hygiene solutions, community partnerships, libraries and computer labs, clean water solutions and perma-agriculture training, the establishment of empowerment centers and launching small businesses.

Who We Are

In 2022, Each of us had moments in 2022 where we each faced overwhelming needs that ripped our hearts. We knew we had to do something to address what we were experiencing, seeing, and feeling. The first project we wanted to support was a community that had plenty of water but needed clean water free of toxic chemicals. Next, we visited a school with over 800 students, yet their students didn’t want to use their old toilets. Imagine going to school and not being able to find a clean safe toilet. They had tried to get help replace them with no success. In addition, we saw schools who had no computer access for the staff or students. We came together to launch PPF and support solutions for these and others. Together we created the PEACE Project Foundation

  • Ed & Laura White - Founding Executive Directors: Ed and Laura White are the founding executive directors carrying the global vision. Ed brings a professional business background while Laura brings a passion for education and leadership. Both are members of the John C. Maxwell Team.

  • Gary Todd – Board President: Gary brings to the team his nonprofit and finance experience.

  • Ken Ratzlaff – Board Vice-President: Ken developed our data app and contributes his knowledge and experience in technology to the team.

  • Rachel Hegner – Board Finance Officer: Rachel is a driver and executor with an accounting background, finance, and HR experience.

  • Mary White – Board Secretary: Mary has a passion for books and our libraries. She has great research and writing skills.

  • Bob Mayonza – Board African Liaison: Bob Mayonza is our African Liaison: Bob is a visionary and brings his professional experience in business, marketing, and is also a non-profit director.

  • Michelle Ratzlaff - Local Peace Representative: She brings a passion for local peace and brings a voice to the needs of our friends at the Local PEACE Center in Lacey and a vision for greater impact