Grant Recipients in Previous Years

Canyon Creek Elementary School ASB for Humanitarian Assemblies (Bothell WA)

In a response to increased bullying at the school, the ASB at Canyon Creek began sponsoring a series of assemblies to promote diversity awareness. The objective has been to teach the meaning of humanitarianism and to help students appreciate people who are different than themselves. The ASB has solicited outside resources, such as Seattle Seahawk players, to participate in these assemblies. The Abe Keller fund helped the ASB support this diversity education program.

Floyd Schmoe Peace Scholarship (Seattle WA)

This scholarship was established to offer an alternative to military scholarships. It honors Floyd Schmoe, who at 105 years of age continues to support peace efforts. Nominated three times for the Nobel Peace Prize, Floyd worked to help war victims, build orphanages, repair hospitals, and dig irrigation ditches. The Peace Scholarship is cash award given to an outstanding senior attending Shorecrest High School who is involved humanitarian causes, to help with their future education.  Visit peacescholarship.org

Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action
(Poulsbo WA)

Founded in 1977, the Ground Zero Center provides a means for witnessing to and resisting nuclear weapons, particularly the Trident missle. The organization works toward a nonviolent world by practicing nonviolence right next to the Bangor Trident submarine base. They maintain the house and grounds at Ground Zero as an "oasis of peace," distribute leaflets, organize vigils and actions at Bangor, and help build the movement for nuclear abolition.  Visit gzcenter.org

Mothers for Police Accountability (Seattle WA)

Since 1990 this organization has worked to eliminate police violence and misconduct, and to protect the communities. A United Way agency, the group is committed to supporting the victims of police violence. In 1996, the organization worked with the Puget Sound Council of Senior Citizens, the county mental health practitioners, and the Seattle Police Department to develop a humane response to people having a mental health crisis.

Namaste Peace Project (Seattle WA)

This program provides non-violence training for church congregations and to school assemblies.

Seattle Peace Chorus (Seattle WA)

The mission of the Seattle Peace Chorus is to communicate through music the desire for a just and peaceful world; to celebrate life in all its diversity; and to inspire commitment to harmonious relationships. In 1999 the 44-member group enjoyed a 2-week tour of Cuba, performing in 11 concerts including a show at the Teatre Grande in Havana. The donation by the Abe Keller Peace Education Fund helped the chorus update their brochure and support their outreach efforts.  Visit seattlepeacechorus.org