What makes us

different?

We the Peace’s interactive approach is different because programs are centered around nervous system regulation, self empowerment and the unique needs of special populations and marginalized groups. Our partnerships with elected officials, businesses and community stakeholders help us to advance mental health policies and community wide awareness campaigns.


Barbara and Robyn Donaldson are a mother-daughter duo, who believe in the power of education, literacy, supporting young people; and making sure mental health, restorative justice and trauma informed care are centered in communities post-COVID.

For over 45 years, the Donaldson’s have been connected to the Chicago, IL, south suburbs. They’ve mentored many people throughout the state. Robert Donaldson, Robyn’s late father (and Barbara’s late husband) was the former Mayor of Hazel Crest; and the first African-American on Chicago’s Public Building Commission. Robert retired as a tenured university professor and his legacy lives on through financial scholarships for high school students in Chicago’s south suburbs.


When trauma informed professionals are BIPOC, people from marginalized groups are more likely to seek the care they need. Research has shown that BIPOC youth are less likely to seek mental health support if they do not feel represented, or if the practitioner doesn’t look like them or have a shared experience. 


Our Programs

Our organization is made up of dedicated and passionate Educators, Organizers, Black Yoga Teachers, Healing Artists, Lawyers, Entrepreneurs and Organizational Leaders, who support building empathetic, compassionate and resilient communities.



Police/Public Safety/First Responders Trauma Informed Yoga Program 

Our program provides trauma informed care and mental health education to reduce stress, regulate the nervous system and move trauma through the body. We tailor programs to meet the unique stresses and needs of public safety officials who often experience secondary trauma, PTSD, addiction and suicide ideation associated with the physically grueling and psychologically taxing nature of their work. 

Dr. Robert B. Donaldson, II, College Scholarships

Community scholarships to honor the memory and contributions of the former Mayor of Hazel Crest, IL. Financial scholarships for high school seniors going to college and who live in the south suburbs.

Be Good Energy! Summer Immersions

We offer summer programs and pop up events to support youth and community members in learning about mental health awareness, trauma informed care practices and community building through social emotional learning, movement, art and culture. We partner with local organizations and municipalities to offer our program within their already existing summer programs.
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