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As Co-President of Project Peace, Vilma is a strong advocate for change. She wants everyone to see the City of Reading as she sees it, a place of opportunity and hope. “We try to get to the underlying cause of violence in hopes of overcoming it.” Vilma says she gets tired of hearing about the negativity charged against the school district and the city and desires to show the positive aspects of change. Vilma works alongside her peers to plan, strategize, and implement projects and activities that demonstrate positivity within the community. Vilma states, “I want Reading to be a place people want to visit and love and be proud of where you come from.” Project Peace has gained recognition by Caron Treatment Centers as an Unsung Hero for its role in prevention. Members of Project Peace participate in Anti-Drug Marches, speaking engagements at elementary school and national leadership trainings. This summer, several members representative of Project Peace will attend the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of