Peace Jam 2009 occurred March 27th - 30th.  The locations spanned MN, from the capital city of St. Paul, to the Red Wing Correctional Facility in historic Red Wing, MN. 

• The featured Laureate was 1980 Nobel Peace Prize winner Adolfo Perez Esquivel of Argentina and his theme was Breaking the Cycle of Violence: Creating Lasting Peace.
• youthrive's university partner was Metropolitan State University and our host site for the service day was The Neighborhood House at Wellstone Center.
• The community service project, facilitated by West Side Citizens Organization (WSCO) and Pam McBride, was coordinated by residents, organizations, and young leaders.

*youthrive Leadership Team (Pictured Left to Right) :  Alma, Lucia, Jazzmin, Traci, Rachel, Karl, Maria, Unknown, Tess, Katrina, Eric, Young Son, Adolfo, Darius, Taylor, Larry Lucio, Montrell, Frederick, Abdiq, Sylvia, Irving, Emmanuel.