# Peace Corps Foundation



## Pages


- [Ways to Give](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/ways-to-give): Support the Peace Corps Foundation's mission to build a commemorative park. Donate today to help us reach our $14 million goal!

- [Home](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/): Join the effort to build Peace Corps Park in Washington DC, a new Congressionally authorized federal memorial honoring peace & volunteer service.

- [About](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/about): Learn more about the history, design and team working to build Peace Corps Park in Washington DC.

- [Advocates](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/advocates): Hear inspiring stories from Maria Shriver, Bob Vila, and other notable advocates supporting Peace Corps Park in Washington DC.

- [News](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/news): News and updates on the fundraising and construction of Peace Corps Park in Washington, D.C.

- [Team](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/leadership): Meet our leadership team dedicated to raising funds for a commemorative park. Join us in honoring community service and international development.

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/privacy-policy): Read our Privacy Policy to understand how we protect your information. Support our mission by donating today!

- [Gifts in Tribute](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/gifts-in-tribute): Honor individuals with tribute gifts for the Peace Corps Park. Help us create a space for reflection & inspiration. Join our fundraising effort!

- [Design](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/design): Help us raise $4 million for Peace Corps Park, a space promoting global unity. Join our fundraising efforts today!

- [Contact Us](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/contact): Learn about our fundraising for Peace Corps Park. Contact us to explore partnership opportunities and support our mission.

- [FAQ](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/faq): Find answers about Peace Corps Park's development & fundraising. Join us in creating a space for peace & community engagement.

- [Our Supporters](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/supporters-page): Explore our supporters' contributions to Peace Corps Park. Help us reach our $14M goal to build this permanent tribute to global peace and partnership

- [Financial, Reports and Policies](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/reports): Access key financial reports & policies for our fundraising to build Peace Corps Park. Help us reach our $4 million goal!

- [Partners](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/partners): Join RPCV groups in fundraising for Peace Corps Park and help us build the coalition of support we need to make the Park a reality


## Blog Posts


- [Building Peace Ep. 9: An Honest Map, Worth the Effort](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/building-peace-ep-9-an-honest-map-worth-the-effort)

- [Building Peace Ep. 8: Designing for Peace](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/building-peace-ep-8-designing-for-peace)

- [Building Peace Ep. 7: Every gift is a name](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/building-peace-ep-7-every-gift-is-a-name)

- [Building Peace Ep. 6: First Cuts](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/building-peace-ep-6-first-cuts)

- [Building Peace Ep. 5: The Volunteer Who Almost Wasn't](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/building-peace-ep-5-the-volunteer-who-almost-wasn-t)

- [Introducing the Sam Farr Challenge: Help us get Sam Farr’s name on the plaque](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/help-us-get-sam-farrs-name-on-the-plaque)

- [Building Peace Ep. 4: The Puzzle at the Heart of the Park](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/building-peace-ep-4-the-puzzle-at-the-heart-of-the-park)

- [Sue Hoyt Aiken (Ethiopia 1962-64): I want this to be part of my legacy. What about you?](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/sue-hoyt-aiken-ethiopia-1964-66-i-want-this-to-be-part-of-my-legacy-what-about-you)

- [Scott Porter for Peace Corps Park: I was a teenager in the Peace Corps, and this family is my family](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/scott-porter-for-peace-corps-park-i-was-a-teenager-in-the-peace-corps-and-this-family-is-my-family)

- [Building Peace Ep. 3: Maria Shriver, in her own words](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/building-peace-ep-3-maria-shriver-in-her-own-words)

- [Building Peace Ep. 2: Carved to Last, Letter by Letter](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/building-peace-ep-2-carved-to-last-letter-by-letter)

- [Building Peace Ep. 1: Partners in Stone](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/building-peace-ep-1-partners-in-stone)

- [Building Peace Ep. 0: A Major Gift for a Milestone Moment](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/building-peace-ep-0-a-major-gift-for-a-milestone-moment)

- [Friends of Malaysia for Peace Corps Park: Peace Corps left Malaysia, but it never left us](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/friends-of-malaysia-for-peace-corps-park-peace-corps-left-malaysia-but-it-never-left-us)

- [March 2026 Newsletter: 25 years ago, we too had a bold idea](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/march-2026-newsletter-25-years-ago-we-too-had-a-bold-idea)

- [Dr. Justin D. Bibee (Morocco 2014-16): Service begins with listening](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/dr-justin-d-bibee-morocco-2014-16-service-begins-with-listening)

- [February 2026 Newsletter: We're all builders now](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/february-2026-newsletter)

- [January 2026 Newsletter: We are giving America something to be proud of](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/january-2026-newsletter-we-are-giving-america-something-to-be-proud-of)

- [Ari Richard for Peace Corps Park: A jug is filled drop by drop](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/ari-richard-for-peace-corps-park-a-jug-is-filled-drop-by-drop)

- [Elizabeth Cobbs for Peace Corps Park: Your history has a future](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/elizabeth-cobbs-for-peace-corps-park-your-history-has-a-future)

- [Leslie Hawke for Peace Corps Park: Finding purpose in service](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/leslie-hawke-for-peace-corps-park-finding-purpose-in-service)

- [November Newsletter: Peace Corps Park begins to take shape!](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/november-newsletter-peace-corps-park-begins-to-take-shape)

- [October Newsletter: New partners join the fundraising effort](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/october-newsletter-new-partners-join-the-fundraising-effort)

- [Judy Guskin for Peace Corps Park: Turning inspiration into action](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/judy-guskin-for-peace-corps-park-turning-inspiration-into-action)

- [September Newsletter: A new way to serve](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/september-newsletter-a-new-way-to-serve)

- [August Newsletter: Inspiration from a hammer and chisel](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/august-newsletter-inspiration-from-a-hammer-and-chisel)

- [July Newsletter: Embracing the magic of in-person connection](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/july-newsletter-embracing-the-magic-of-in-person-connection)

- [June Newsletter: We are still pioneers](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/june-newsletter-we-are-still-pioneers)

- [Bob Taft for Peace Corps Park: We are all a part of this legacy](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/bob-taft-for-peace-corps-park-we-are-all-a-part-of-this-legacy)

- [May Newsletter: Inspiring the next generation](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/may-newsletter-inspiring-the-next-generation)

- [Bob Vila for Peace Corps Park: Not everything we build will last forever, but our values will](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/bob-vila-for-peace-corps-park-not-everything-we-build-will-last-forever-but-our-values-will)

- [April Newsletter: A robust, nonpartisan coalition for global peace and partnership](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/april-newsletter-a-robust-nonpartisan-coalition-for-global-peace-and-partnership)

- [March Newsletter: Updated timeline: The path to Peace Corps Park takes shape](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/march-newsletter-updated-timeline-the-path-to-peace-corps-park-takes-shape)

- [February Newsletter: Now is the time to show our strength in unity](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/february-newsletter-now-is-the-time-to-show-our-strength-in-unity)

- [January Newsletter: Our values need champions, and your voice matters](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/january-newsletter-our-values-need-champions-and-your-voice-matters)

- [Joe Kennedy III for Peace Corps Park: Peace Corps Park is about our identity as a nation](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/joe-kennedy-iii-for-peace-corps-park-peace-corps-park-is-about-our-identity-as-a-nation)

- [Kul Chandra Gautam for Peace Corps Park: Support the mission of peace and solidarity in Washington D.C. and the world](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/kul-chandra-gautam-for-peace-corps-park-support-the-mission-of-peace-and-solidarity-in-washington-d-c-and-the-world)

- [Hon. Carrie Hessler-Radelet for Peace Corps Park: America needs Peace Corps Park, now more than ever](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/hon-carrie-hessler-radelet-for-peace-corps-park-america-needs-peace-corps-park-now-more-than-ever)

- [Hon. Sam Farr for Peace Corps Park: Let’s give peace a permanent space in Washington, D.C.](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/hon-sam-farr-for-peace-corps-park-lets-give-peace-a-permanent-space-in-washington-d-c)

- [January Newsletter: Important Updates from Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/january-newsletter-important-updates-from-peace-corps-commemorative-foundation)

- [February Newsletter: Important Updates from Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/february-newsletter-important-updates-from-peace-corps-commemorative-foundation)

- [March Newsletter: Important Updates from Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/march-newsletter-important-updates-from-peace-corps-commemorative-foundation)

- [May Newsletter: Important Updates from Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/may-newsletter-important-updates-from-peace-corps-commemorative-foundation)

- [June Newsletter: Important Updates from Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/june-newsletter-important-updates-from-peace-corps-commemorative-foundation)

- [July Newsletter: Important Updates from Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/july-newsletter-important-updates-from-peace-corps-commemorative-foundation)

- [August Newsletter: Important Updates from Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/august-newsletter-important-updates-from-peace-corps-commemorative-foundation)

- [September Newsletter: Important Updates from Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/september-newsletter-important-updates-from-peace-corps-commemorative-foundation)

- [October Newsletter: Important Updates from Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/october-newsletter-important-updates-from-peace-corps-commemorative-foundation)

- [November Newsletter: Important Updates from Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/november-newsletter-important-updates-from-peace-corps-commemorative-foundation)

- [Giving Tuesday: Your chance to make Peace Corps Park a reality](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/giving-tuesday-your-chance-to-make-peace-corps-park-a-reality)

- [Maureen Orth: Why I chose to support Peace Corps Park](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/maureen-orth-why-i-chose-to-support-peace-corps-park)

- [Aida Downing: These values unite us all](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/aida-downing-these-values-unite-us-all)

- [Matt Essieh: Giving back to a cause that has given me so much](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/matt-essieh-giving-back-to-a-cause-that-has-given-me-so-much)

- [Glenn Blumhorst: This Is About So Much More Than Building a Park](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/glenn-blumhorst-this-is-about-so-much-more-than-building-a-park)

- [January Newsletter: Peace Corps Park starting 2024 off right!](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/january-newsletter-peace-corps-park-starting-2024-off-right)

- [February Newsletter: A Challenge to Inspire Us All](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/february-newsletter-a-challenge-to-inspire-us-all)

- [Invest in the future with Peace Corps Park on Giving Tuesday](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/invest-in-the-future-with-peace-corps-park-on-giving-tuesday)

- [November Newsletter: Announcing a major gift in this season of thanks](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/november-newsletter-announcing-a-major-gift-in-this-season-of-thanks): November Newsletter: Announcing a major gift from Ces Butner

- [October Newsletter: Final design approved by the CFA](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/october-newsletter-final-design-approved-by-the-cfa)

- [News: Design approvals mark major milestone for Peace Corps Park](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/news-design-approvals-mark-major-milestone-for-peace-corps-park)

- [In Memoriam: Roger K. Lewis (1941-2024)](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/in-memoriam-roger-k-lewis-1941-2024)

- [September Newsletter: Peace Corps Community Leading the Way](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/september-2024-newsletter)

- [March Newsletter: Full Speed Ahead](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/2024-march-newsletter): Peace Corps Foundation March 2024 Newsletter: Full Speed Ahead

- [Design Update: Inscriptions that Inspire](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/design-update-inscriptions)

- [April Newsletter: Leveling up on multiple fronts](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/2024-april-newsletter)

- [May Newsletter: Finding inspiration from all sides](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/2024-may-newsletter)

- [June Newsletter: Into the home stretch of Peace Corps Park’s design](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/2024-june-newsletter)

- [August Newsletter: A beacon of hope for Peace Corps values](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/2024-aug-newsletter)

- [July Newsletter: Now is the time for this critical symbol of unity and partnership](https://www.peacecorpscommemorative.org/2024-july-newsletter)