Ignite Peace

Heartbreaking - END THE DEATH PENALTY EVERYWHERE NOW!

Executions nearly doubled in the U.S. last year, and soared abroad The number of people killed in state-sanctioned executions worldwide rose to a 44-year high in 2025, according to a new report from Amnesty International.

Our very own Program Director, Samantha Searls has been named Community Ally of the Year! Join us on May 12 to celebrate her and support the ELL Foundation's important work! 💛

We are so excited to present to you the 2026 ELL Foundation Award Recipients! They have gone over and beyond in serving the community. Join us as we celebrate in community our award recipients for this year!

2026 Award Recipients:
Educator of the Year: Hadarah Israel
Community Ally of the Year: Samantha Searls
Make a Difference Award: Susan Bilz

Don't forget to purchase your ticket to attend the ELL Foundation Recognition Breakfast on May 12, 2026. To RSVP: https://ELLFBreakfast2026.auctria.events

To our awardees, Bravo!

Flying Pig weekend is almost here! Meet Abby, Brad, and Ellie who are participating in the 5k with Team (P)ignite Peace. We’re still $10,000 away from our goal of raising $25,000 - help us cross the “finish swine” by visiting the link in our bio to donate or https://give.ignitepeace.org/campaign/flying-pig-2026/c720971 to support our team! 🐷🕊️

We love to see it! All Ohio areas with 287(g) agreements that allow local enforcement to act on behalf of ICE should end their agreements.

Ohio village suspends involvement with ICE-run program after Cincinnati school visits Nearly half of the law enforcement agencies participating in the 287(g) program in Ohio are located in Greater Cincinnati.