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Say YES! to Empower Youth
Please support our Youth Empowerment Services through the Give Local campaign.

We're pleased to be participating in Give Local.  From October 31st to November 20th, the DRC is joining with more than 75 local non-profit organizations to help make the South Sound a stronger, more vibrant community for all.
All of the funds we raise through the Give Local campaign will be earmarked for our Youth Empowerment Services (YES!) program.  This successful youth-mentoring-youth model has been implemented through partnerships with several schools throughout Thurston and south Mason Counties, sponsoring Peacemaker Clubs, providing training in communication and conflict resolution skills, and introducing restorative practices to youth and the adults who serve them.  

Your support will enable us to continue to grow this program and serve more students in our region.
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Mediation

Mediation is a safe, supportive space to have difficult conversations.

Facilitation

Specially trained facilitators consult with groups to run productive meetings.

Youth Services

Engaging youth to build a peaceful community.

Training

We train community members in skills to help manage conflict with greater ease.

Our Impact

Civic Harmony Starts Here
In the past year, the DRC has helped thousands of people in our community learn and practice new skills, abilities and understandings.
  • 619 were helped to resolve conflict through face-to-face Mediation and Facilitation services
  • 1,649 participated in Trainings and Presentations
  • 1,004 utilized our Conflict Resolution Resource Line and Conflict Coaching services
  • Thousands more benefitted from skills and resources provided via printed materials, awareness campaigns, social media and other digital communication

The DRC's impact is made possible by the efforts of 134 active volunteers, including 84 certified mediators, who collectively give more than 5,000 hours of service each year to help create a more civil and peaceful community.
Thank You to all of the individuals, businesses, foundations and organizations who have made an investment in the mission and work of the DRC - and made our community impact possible - through their financial, in-kind and service partnership support.

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We empower people to restore and build relationships.