Teacher, Marisol Badilla, knew the importance of restorative programming at City High School and wanted to reinforce those ideas by engaging a community member doing similar work. Vana Lewis taught six non-violence principles, so students could connect them with current programming and then make a plan to teach families those principles in a way that would be fun and engaging.

The students, with Vana’s help, created a community tie-dye event that included sponsors, food, outreach, a DJ, and donations for supplies. The event brought families, community members and students together. Nourished by food, music, nonviolence principles, and tie-dying, participants experienced a validation of the ongoing work at the school.

4 months

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