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September 21 is the United Nations International Day of Peace.
The next date is September 21, 2027. Dates follow Mountain Time, America/Denver. Stories below are from the archive.
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A short prompt for a teacher to use with children. This page is for adults.
Write one sentence about a kind act that makes a classroom calmer. Leave out wars, parties, and arguments about the news.
More stories a teacher can read aloud are in the Kids section.
AnimalsThe Brooks sanctuary cares for more than 650 animals on more than 1,000 acres across five facilities. It has taken in more than 2,000 since 2001, and gifts are matched up to $15,000.
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CommunityGuerry Lumber marked its upcoming 100th anniversary by teaming with Sleep in Heavenly Peace for a community bed build.
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CommunityThe Lansing chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace held a build day in Haslett. The chapter makes nearly 1,000 beds a year and still has a wait list of 100 to 200 families.
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CommunitySleep in Heavenly Peace's Chittenden County chapter spent Friday assembling new beds in local homes so children no longer sleep on floors or couches.
Verified · WPTZFive true, uplifting stories in your inbox at 6 a.m. It takes two minutes to read and it sets the tone for the whole day.