We are making a difference... Peace Preserves was created and developed as a vehicle for promoting the message"Peace Preserves". The organic preserves, jam spreaders, and peace bracelets became available nearly two years ago and originally sold as fundraising items to non-profit organizations. The idea evolved from a youth group called Peace Jam that I started at my son's high school (see post below "One person can make a difference...). Peace Jam, an international educational organization www.peacjam.org , teaches youth about leadership, taking action, and becoming involved in global issues. Our club was the first established in Maine. There are eleven Nobel Peace Laureates on the Peace Jam Advisory Board. The Laureates have targeted several global concerns that they recognize as "Global Calls for Action". Over the last four years, students in our club have been very active in developing sustainable projects that have had an impact in our community. As co-advisor, I have worked with students to create organic gardens on our school grounds and establish a compost/recycling system for the school complex. We recently learned that our Peace Jam club was recognized by the Pearson Foundation with an international award called the Global Call for Action Challenge. Nobel Peace Laureate Shrin Ebadi from Iran (2003) will be visiting our school on 5/17/11 to present this prestigious award. Peace Preserves' products are available as fundraising items for non-profit events, as well as, we have broadened our market to include gourmet and gift shops, grocery stores, special events, and individual online purchases. We donate 1% of our total sales to youth organizations working on projects dedicated to peace. By purchasing our products you can support our hope for peace. You too can be involved in making a difference. Thank you for your support. "Spread Peace".