Welcome to the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center!
As a cornerstone of Missoula’s vibrant community, the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center stands for peace rooted in justice, equity, and connection. We believe that true peace cannot exist without listening to all voices and working together for systemic change.
At JRPC, we inspire and empower people through education, dialogue, and nonviolent action—fostering a world where compassion drives communication, where conflict leads to resolution, and where justice and sustainability go hand in hand.
We know that peace begins in our daily choices—in how we speak, act, and treat one another and our planet. That’s why we focus on conversations that matter, building relationships across differences, and cultivating a culture of learning and care.
Our Mission and Vision:
MISSION: To inspire and empower Western Montana communities in building a compassionate world through education, dialogue, and nonviolent action.
VISION: The Jeannette Rankin Peace Center envisions a Western Montana where compassionate communication and conflict resolution create the foundation for social justice and environmental sustainability. We serve as a vital resource center where diverse communities come together to learn, share, and work toward positive change.
Peace must include the way we each live our lives and the thoughts, actions and speech that supports peace (nonviolence), the way we treat others (compassion & social justice) and the way we treat the planet (environmental sustainability).
The Jeannette Rankin Peace Center is a resource to engage the community toward this goal. We focus our work on conversations that matter, connections with others and education. Together we are learning to BE the change!
The Missoula Peace Park is a community effort to create a welcoming public space where people can connect with nature, gather with family and friends, and celebrate peace as a shared value rooted in justice, equality, compassion, and belonging. By supporting the Peace Park, community members become part of a lasting legacy that will inspire connection and belonging for generations to come.
The Peace Paver area represents one step in a much larger vision for the Peace Park. Over time, we envision developing the site into a thematic park with a series of interpretive stations that explore the history of the peace movement, the people and ideas that have shaped it, the values that sustain peaceful communities, and the ways each of us can contribute to building a more just and compassionate future. The park will continue to evolve alongside the community, creating opportunities for learning, reflection, dialogue, and connection while honoring the unique history and landscape of this remarkable place.
Every Peace Paver becomes part of a lasting public space and a visible reminder that our community chooses connection, hope, and a shared future. Honor someone special, celebrate a meaningful milestone, or leave your own mark while helping build the Missoula Peace Park.
Help strengthen Missoula's Peace Park
Today's Vision | Tomorrow's Peace Park (before-and-after rendering.)
Leave Your Mark: become part of the story by purchasing a commemorative Peace Paver. Every paver helps build a permanent public space dedicated to peace, connection, and community.
To purchase a paver, simply complete the form below.
Become Part of Missoula's Legacy to reserve your Peace Paver and help create a place that will inspire connection, reflection, and community for generations to come.
We're looking for volunteers to help us share the Peace Paver Campaign with the community! By taking a two-hour tabling shift, you'll help spread the word about this exciting project to create a welcoming gathering space at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center while giving community members the opportunity to purchase an engraved paver in support of our mission. No prior experience is needed—we'll provide everything you need, including talking points, materials, and support.
Thank you for helping us build a more compassionate community, one paver at a time!
Volunteer Tabling Schedule
Wednesdays during "Out to Lunch" : 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Thursdays during "Downtown Tonight" : 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturdays during "Farmer's Market" : 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
“Wouldn’t it be a shame if you left this world without doing everything you can for peace?”
Jeannette Rankin
IMPACT
JRPC was established in 1986.
That makes 2026 our 40th year!
HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2025-2026
Solar panels installed thanks to the generous support of JRPC members and a major gift from Ethel MacDonald.
30 community events
37 community partners
754 volunteer hours
166 new members
Membership
398 Individual Members
(166 New Members)
Indigenous Arts & Education
53 Indigenous artists supported
36 Indigenous vendors
14 community partnerships
The Fair Trade Store
11,931 Fair Trade products sold
3,580 customer visits
18 country’s represented
6 volunteers
Volunteers
41 Regular Monthly Volunteers
754 Volunteer Hours Annually
